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Veterinary Technician or Assistant

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Veterinary Technician or Assistant

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians or experienced Assistants to join our team.

    Shifts Available: Overnight, Swing, Day

    Wage: Starts at $26-$35.50 hourly, plus an overnight differential for applicable shifts.

    Why do employees love working for DoveLewis?

    • We live up to our mission of providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to our patients.
    • Your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis
    • You learn so much! We are a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.

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

    Because of our hospital's client-centered nature, this role requires your commitment to providing both patients and clients with the highest standard of care. Your ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility is key to success in this role. What are we looking for in a candidate?

    • Minimum of three years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
    • Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
    • CVT or LVT preferred.
    • Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

    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.