Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant 2

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant 2

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistants (Level 2) to join our brand new Appointment-Based Surgery team.

    As an Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant Level 2 (Sx VA2) , you will provide high-quality patient care while supporting a positive client experience. In this role, you will assist with orthopedic and other surgical procedures, including scrubbing in as needed, serving as a circulating assistant to maintain OR flow, and retrieving supplies during procedures. You will care for patients recovering from anesthesia or sedation, discharge post-operative patients, and assist in answering client questions as needed. Additionally, you will support veterinarians and technicians and help maintain a clean and organized surgical and hospital environment.

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

    Wage :

    $23-$26 per hour depending on experience, education and certifications. This position also qualifies for overnight and weekend differential pay for applicable shifts.

    Schedule: Currently hiring for day shifts

    The Appointment-Based Surgery Team schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7a to 7p. Final shift details are still being determined.

    What are we looking for in a candidate?

    • 1+ year working as a veterinary assistant, or a combination of experience working in the veterinary field and current enrollment in an AVMA accredited tech program.
    • Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
    • Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

    What you can look forward to at DoveLewis:

    • We live up to our mission of providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to our patients.
    • Advancing your emergency and critical care skillset at a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.
    • As 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.
    • Work alongside a talented team including 6 specialties under one roof.
    • Student debt repayment assistance (qualify in your first month!)
    • Equitable benefits, including $0 mental health copays, preventative care, LGBTQIA-friendly providers, and options for families.

    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 drug screen required.