Veterinary Assistant Level 2

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistants (Level 2) to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. As a Veterinary Assistant Level 2 (VA2), you will be responsible for providing our clients with a top-notch experience as well as responsible for providing emergency nursing care to patients through compliance with the attending doctor's orders. You will be responsible for patient care from triage to treatments, discharge, transfer, or euthanasia. This includes participation in upkeep of cleanliness of the hospital and kennels and assisting doctors (DVMs) and technicians as needed. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.

Requirements

• 1+ year working as a veterinary assistant, or a combination of experience working in the veterinary field and current enrollment in an AVMA accredited tech program.
• A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

Responsibilities

• Providing emergency nursing care to patients through compliance with the attending doctor's orders.
• Patient care from triage to treatments, discharge, transfer, or euthanasia.
• Participation in upkeep of cleanliness of the hospital and kennels.
• Assisting doctors (DVMs) and technicians as needed.

Benefits

• Overnight and weekend differential pay for applicable shifts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed