ICU Veterinary Technician - $10k Overnight Shift Bonus (CVT/LVT/RVT)

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital • Portland, OR

7d • 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. A $10,000 overnight bonus is available every 6 months for qualified candidates. This role allows you to utilize your license to its fullest potential and grow your career with regular CE opportunities and VTS pathway support. You will work with Criticalists 7 days a week in a VECCS Level 1 hospital, providing advanced treatments such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), total plasma exchange (TPE), Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, and critical care ventilation. Whether your credential is a CVT, LVT, or RVT, we recognize your hard work and are excited for you to use your education to support patients with top-quality medicine. 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. We are committed to your career growth, and one of your first conversations will be with Chief Administrative Officer Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI, to discuss your career goals and aspirations, whether that involves growing your ECC skills, pursuing a VTS, exploring specialty medicine, or building a long-term career.

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.
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.
• 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

• Advancing your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside a highly skilled team, including Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS).
• Managing and assisting with advanced critical care treatments like CRRT, TPE, Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, and critical care ventilator management under the supervision of board-certified Criticalists.
• Collaborating 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.
• A nonprofit mission that makes your work meaningful every day.

What This Job Offers

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