ICU Veterinary Technician - $10k Overnight Shift Bonus

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified Veterinary Technicians to join our ICU team on the overnight shift. This role offers a $10,000 overnight bonus available every 6 months for qualified candidates. Utilize your license to its fullest potential and grow your career with regular CE opportunities and VTS pathway support. Work with Criticalists 7 days/week in a VECCS Level 1 hospital to provide advanced treatments like continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), total plasma exchange (TPE), Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, critical care ventilation and more. As part of the DoveLewis ICU team, you will support high-acuity hospitalized patients, manage advanced cases under the supervision of board-certified Criticalists, and collaboratively provide interventions and treatments to patients across a wide range of specialties.

Requirements

• 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 required
• 3+ years of ECC or 5+ years total experience preferred (min. 2 years’ experience required)
• Strong advanced nursing skills (e.g. CRI calculations, NG tubes, extended differentials, and central lines)
• Adaptable, 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 compassion, efficiency, and flexibility
• A genuine love and respect for all animals is essential, as is an appreciation for the human-animal bond

Nice To Haves

• VTS pathway support for credentialed technicians seeking to specialize, with mentorship from experienced VTS team members

Responsibilities

• Support high-acuity hospitalized patients
• Manage advanced cases under the supervision of board-certified Criticalists
• Collaboratively provide interventions and treatments to patients across a wide range of specialties
• Manage and assist with advanced critical care treatments like CRRT, TPE, Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, and critical care ventilator management under the supervision of board-certified Criticalists
• Collaborate across multiple specialties, including ECC, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Exotics, Hospice, Pain Management, Urgent Care, and Diagnostic Imaging

Benefits

• Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and free financial advising
• Student debt repayment assistance for all employees
• 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
• $10,000 bonus available every 6 months
• +15% overnight and +10-15% weekend differential pay on applicable shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED