Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician - Exotics (CVT, RVT, LVT)
About The Position
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking a Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Exotics Service at our nonprofit specialty and emergency teaching hospital in Portland, Oregon. As a Certified Veterinary Technician, you will be responsible for providing our clients with a top-notch experience as well as responsible for providing emergency nursing care to patients. On a daily basis, you will calculate medical dosages, administer medications, run in-house lab work, place tubes and catheters, monitor critical care anesthesia, ensure patients' comfort, update clients on their pet's progress, and perform a variety of other tasks. This requires solid technical skills. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.
Requirements
- Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon OR currently Licensed Veterinary Technician OR Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer license to Oregon.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- The ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment with compassions, efficiency, and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred minimum of three years working with non-domestic animals/exotics.
- Comfort mentoring other staff on exotic animal medicine.
- 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.
- Preferred minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
- Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
Responsibilities
- Calculate medical dosages
- Administer medications
- Run in-house lab work
- Place tubes and catheters
- Monitor critical care anesthesia
- Ensure patients' comfort
- Update clients on their pet's progress
- Provide emergency nursing care to patients
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.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance for licensed technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
