Experienced Veterinary Assistant

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking Experience Veterinary Assistants (Level 3) to join our Emergency and Critical Care team.

    As a Veterinary Assistant Level 3 on the ECC team, you will be responsible for providing nursing care to patients in the ER, ICU, and/or Urgent Care, as well as providing clients with a top-notch experience. On a daily basis, you will triage patients, calculate medical dosages, 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 position requires solid technical skills.

    Wage:

    • $28-$32 hourly for unlicensed technicians/Veterinary Assistant Level 3
    • $28-$44 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Technician Specialists (check our career page for available positions at this level)

    This position also qualifies for a 12% overnight and 10% weekend differential for applicable shifts.

    Hiring Bonus now available for overnight shift!

    Schedule: ECC veterinary assistants typically work 3/4 rotating schedules with 10- or 12-hour 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.

    Currently hiring for overnight shift. **

    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 compassions, efficiency, and flexibility.
    • Minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant with an emphasis on strong technical skills.
    • Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
    • Highschool 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 drug screen required.