Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistant Level 1
About The Position
DoveLewis Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is hiring full-time entry level Veterinary Assistants (Level 1) to join ourAppointment-Based Surgery Team. As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant (Level 1), you will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the surgery department, assisting with surgeries, and post-operative care. This position may also perform work as a Veterinary Assistant 1 in the ICU or ER. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond. Wage: $19-$22 hourly, plus overnight and weekend differential for applicable shifts. Schedule: Appointment-Based Surgery Veterinary Assistants (Level 1) will work four 10 hour shifts. The proposed schedule for this service is every Monday-Thursday, 7a-7p. Specific shift details are still being determined. What are we looking for in a candidate? Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van is strongly preferred 1+ year experience working in animal care work such as at a veterinary clinic, kennel, shelter, or animal daycare Experience working in sterile fields 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.
Requirements
- Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma
- 1+ year experience working in animal care work such as at a veterinary clinic, kennel, shelter, or animal daycare
- Experience working in sterile fields
- Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above
- A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond
Nice To Haves
- Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the surgery department
- assisting with surgeries
- post-operative care
- This position may also perform work as a Veterinary Assistant 1 in the ICU or ER
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
