Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital • Portland, OR

12d • $28 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Outpatient Services and Emergency and Critical Care teams. As a Veterinary Technician , you will play a vital role in supporting patients while working as part of an experienced team of Veterinary Assistants, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Technician Specialists. Daily responsibilities include providing nursing care to high-acuity patients such as calculating medical dosages, administering medications, running in-house lab work, placing tubes and catheters, monitoring anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort, updating clients on their pet’s progress, and collaborating with other outpatient services and specialty teams. You may also have the opportunity to help manage advanced critical care cases under the direction of board-certified Criticalists. Examples include continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), total plasma exchange (TPE), Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and more. Strong technical skills, adaptability, and a genuine love and respect for all animals are essential, as is an appreciation for the human-animal bond. Wage: This position qualifies for 12% overnight and 10% weekend differential pay for relevant shifts. $28-$32 hourly for unlicensed technicians/Veterinary Assistant Level 3 (check our career page for available positions at this level) $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon) $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists Schedule: Currently hiring for overnight. Other schedules may become available in the near future. Please feel free to apply even if you have other availability so we can discuss options. Technicians in Outpatient Services and ECC work 3/4 rotating schedules with 10 hours shifts. This means you have a consistent schedule that makes planning the rest of your life easy, and you get 3 or 4 days off in a row every week! All schedules include working one weekend day every week. What you can look forward to at DoveLewis: Advancing your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside a highly skilled team, including Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS). VTS pathway support for credentialed technicians seeking to specialize, with mentorship from experienced VTS team members. 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. Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care). 403(b) retirement plan with financial advising and student debt repayment assistance. 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 are we looking for in a candidate? 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.

Requirements

• Strong technical skills, adaptability, and a genuine love and respect for all animals are essential, as is an appreciation for the human-animal bond.
• 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.
• Minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
• 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
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.

Responsibilities

• providing nursing care to high-acuity patients such as calculating medical dosages, administering medications, running in-house lab work, placing tubes and catheters, monitoring anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort, updating clients on their pet’s progress, and collaborating with other outpatient services and specialty teams
• help manage advanced critical care cases under the direction of board-certified Criticalists
• continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• total plasma exchange (TPE)
• Hi-Flo oxygen therapy
• ventilator management

Benefits

• Advancing your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside a highly skilled team, including Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS).
• VTS pathway support for credentialed technicians seeking to specialize, with mentorship from experienced VTS team members.
• 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.
• Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care).
• 403(b) retirement plan with financial advising and student debt repayment assistance.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees