Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency and Critical Care team.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for providing our clients with a top-notch experience as well as responsible for providing emergency nursing care to patients. On a daily basis, you will calculate medical dosages, administer medications, run in-house lab work, place tubes and catheters, monitor critical care anesthesia, ensure patients' comfort, update clients on their pet's progress, and perform a variety of other tasks. This requires solid technical skills.

A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.

Wage: This position qualifies for 12% overnight and 10% weekend differential pay for relevant shifts.

Hiring Bonus now available for overnight shift.

$26-$32 hourly for unlicensed technicians/Veterinary Assistant Level 3 (check here for available positions at this level)
$28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon)
$36-$40 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists

Schedule: Currently hiring for overnight shifts.

Technicians in the ER and ICU work 3/4 rotating schedules with 10 hours shifts. This means you have a consistent schedule that makes planning the rest of your life easy, and you get 3 or 4 days off in a row every week. If you have other schedule needs, please feel free to reach out and start a conversation, we're always happy to discuss options.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Lifelong learners who are eager to face new challenges every day and actively participate in our teaching hospital culture.
A commitment to providing both patients and clients with the highest standard of care at a client-centered hospital.
The ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility.
Minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon OR currently Licensed Veterinary Technician OR Registered Veterinary Technician, or other form of credentialed veterinary nurse or technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer license to Oregon.
High school diploma or equivalent

Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

What you can look forward to at DoveLewis:

Advancing your emergency and critical care skillset at a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.
Equitable Health Benefits including
Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 mental health copays
preventative care
LGBTQIA-friendly providers
options for families
403(b) retirement account with free financial advising available
Student debt repayment assistance for all employees
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
Paid vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
Bereavement leave, including time off when a pet family member passes away
Continuing education and professional dues and licenses assistance including a membership to atDove, which offers 100+ hours of on demand RACE approved CE content.
Access to VTS mentorship and support.
As part of a nonprofit with community-focused services your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis.

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, you MUST complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes received without a completed online application will not be considered.

DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background and drug screen required.