Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital • Portland, OR

96d • $28 - $44

About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Internal Medicine team. As a Certified Veterinary Technician in our Internal Medicine department, you will be responsible for providing nursing care to patients through compliance with the internist’s orders. On a daily basis, you will work closely with the internist to manage chronic and new internal medicine patients. You will also assist the internist with diagnostics including GI endoscopy, arthrocentesis, bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, percutaneous endoscopic gastric tubes, and more. In addition, you will check in patients, calculate medical dosages and administer medications, run in-house lab work, place tubes and catheters, monitor and ensure patients’ comfort, support and monitor sedated or anesthetized patients, update clients on their pet’s progress with education on chronic and acute care, and perform a variety of other tasks. This role is highly client focused and involves in-depth relationship building as well as requiring strong technical skills, and adaptability. A genuine love and respect for all animals are essential, as is an appreciation for 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.
• Preferred minimum of three years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
• Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Lifelong learners who are eager to face new challenges every day.
• A commitment to providing both patients and clients with the highest standard of care.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients through compliance with the internist’s orders.
• Work closely with the internist to manage chronic and new internal medicine patients.
• Assist the internist with diagnostics including GI endoscopy, arthrocentesis, bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastric tubes.
• Check in patients and calculate medical dosages.
• Administer medications and run in-house lab work.
• Place tubes and catheters, monitor and ensure patients’ comfort.
• Support and monitor sedated or anesthetized patients.
• Update clients on their pet’s progress with education on chronic and acute care.

Benefits

• 10% weekend differential pay for relevant shifts.
• $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians.
• $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists.
• Student debt repayment assistance.
• $0 mental health copays and preventative care.
• Continuing education and professional dues and licenses assistance.
• Access to VTS mentorship and support.
• Relocation assistance for licensed technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees