Level 1 Veterinary Assistant

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital•Portland, OR

2h•Onsite

About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring full-time Level 1 Veterinary Assistants to join our Outpatient Services Team (ER, ICU, Urgent Care). This position is ideal for individuals passionate about veterinary medicine who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. As a Veterinary Assistant Level 1 (VA1), you will be responsible for providing clients with an excellent experience and assisting veterinarians and technicians. Key duties include animal restraint, triaging incoming patients, assisting with procedures, maintaining a clean and sterile work environment, stocking supplies, measuring and assessing patient vital signs, running diagnostic lab work, providing aftercare for deceased animals, and performing surgery prep and assisting in life-saving surgical procedures. This role builds upon skills learned as a Kennel Assistant, with increased responsibility for client interactions and more advanced technical skills such as restraining animals for procedures, assisting with lab work, and triaging and discharging patients. It is well-suited for individuals with prior veterinary field experience or significant customer service and animal handling experience in related fields like grooming.

Requirements

Genuine love of and respect for all animals
Appreciation of the human-animal bond
Strong desire to problem solve and help others
Excellent client service skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma
Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van
Understanding of animal behavior
Knowledge of safe animal handling and transport practices
1+ year experience working in animal care work such as at a veterinary clinic, kennel, or shelter (any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute)