DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital · 4 months ago
Veterinary Technician
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$38/hr - $44/hr
2+ years expDoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join their Outpatient Services and Emergency and Critical Care teams. The role involves providing essential nursing care to high-acuity patients and collaborating with a skilled team to ensure the highest standard of care.
Health CareHospitalNon ProfitPetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Providing nursing care to high-acuity patients
Calculating medical dosages
Administering medications
Running in-house lab work
Placing tubes and catheters
Monitoring anesthesia
Ensuring patient comfort
Updating clients on their pet’s progress
Collaborating with other outpatient services and specialty teams
Managing advanced critical care cases under the direction of board-certified Criticalists
Assisting with advanced critical care treatments like CRRT, TPE, Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, and critical care ventilator management
Qualification
Required
Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Strong technical skills
Adaptability
Genuine love and respect for all animals
Appreciation for the human-animal bond
Minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant
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
Preferred
Minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience
Benefits
Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care)
403(b) retirement plan with financial advising and student debt repayment assistance
Paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and bereavement leave (including time off when a pet family member passes away)
Continuing education support including license reimbursement, professional dues assistance, and access to atDove — over 100 hours of on-demand, RACE-approved CE content
Company
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ron Morgan
President & CEO
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