Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)

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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) to join our Internal Medicine team.

    Note for applicants: DoveLewis hires for both a general Veterinary Technician role and department-specific technician roles like Internal Medicine. These positions share similar credential requirements (CVT/LVT/RVT), and qualified applicants may be considered for other technician openings based on experience, interest, and hospital needs.

    This is a great fit for a technician who enjoys relationship-based medicine , thrives in a specialty/referral environment , and values both high-level technical skill and excellent client communication. You'll work side-by-side with our internists each day to deliver high-quality, client-centered care and collaborate closely with ICU to support hospitalized internal medicine patients.

    Pay

    • $30–$38/hour for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT, LVT, RVT, or a license transferable to Oregon)
    • $38–$44/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
    • 10% Saturday Differential

    Schedule

    Choose from:

    • Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri – 10-hour shifts
    • Thu/Fri/Sat – 12-hour shifts (new team!)

    What you'll do

    As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you'll provide exceptional nursing care by carrying out internist-directed treatment plans and supporting both chronic and newly referred patients.

    You'll be hands-on across the full patient care experience, including:

    • Patient intake and check-in
    • Calculating dosages and administering medications
    • Running in-house lab work
    • Placing catheters and tubes
    • Monitoring comfort, vitals, and overall patient progress
    • Supporting sedated and anesthetized patients
    • Providing thoughtful, clear client updates and education for both chronic and acute care cases
    • Collaborating across teams to ensure a smooth, high-standard care experience

    You will assist with advanced internal medicine diagnostics and procedures, including:

    • GI endoscopy
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy
    • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes
    • …and more ****

    What We're Looking For

    We're looking for technicians who are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about specialty medicine and client-centered care.

    Ideal candidates bring:

    • A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a teaching hospital environment
    • A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive client experience
    • The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility

    Requirements

    • Current status as:
      • ****Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon, or
      • Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer to Oregon
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

    Preferred

    • 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
    • 1+ year of emergency and/or specialty small animal experience ****

    What You Can Look Forward to at DoveLewis

    At DoveLewis, you'll join a nonprofit teaching hospital where your work directly supports pets and the people who love them.

    Benefits and highlights include:

    • Mission-driven work providing outstanding emergency, critical, and specialty care
    • A teaching hospital culture built around the growth and development of our people
    • Collaboration with a highly skilled team and six specialty services under one roof
    • Student debt repayment assistance (eligible in your first month!)
    • Equitable, inclusive benefits, including:
      • $0 mental health copays
      • Preventative care support
      • LGBTQIA-friendly provider options
      • Family-supportive benefit choices
    • Continuing education support, professional dues, and license assistance
    • Access to atDove with 100+ hours of on-demand, RACE-approved CE
    • VTS mentorship and support

    How to Apply

    To be considered, you must complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes submitted without a completed online application will not be considered.

    DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.