Description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Internal Medicine team.

As a Veterinary Technician in Internal Medicine, you’ll provide exceptional nursing care by carrying out internist-directed treatment plans and supporting both chronic and newly referred patients. This is a client communication–heavy position and an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys relationship-based medicine, thrives in a specialty environment, and values both high-level technical skill and excellent client communication. You’ll work side-by-side with our internists each day to deliver high-quality, client-centered care, collaborate closely with the ICU to support hospitalized internal medicine patients, and contribute to advanced diagnostics and procedures.

You will assist with internal medicine diagnostics and procedures including:

GI endoscopy
Arthrocentesis
Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes
…and more

You will also play a hands-on role in the full patient care experience, including:

Patient intake and check-in
Calculating dosages and administering medications
Running in-house lab work
Placing catheters and tubes
Monitoring comfort, vitals, and overall patient progress
Supporting sedated and anesthetized patients
Providing thoughtful, clear client updates and education for both chronic and acute care cases
Collaborating across teams to ensure a smooth, high-standard care experience
 
Pay:

$30–$38/hour for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT, LVT, RVT, or a license transferable to Oregon)
$38–$44/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
10% Saturday Differential
 
Schedule: (Three Openings)

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday on 10-hour shifts 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday on 12-hour shifts. (new team!)

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for technicians who are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about specialty medicine and client-centered care.

Ideal candidates bring:

• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a teaching hospital environment
• A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive client experience
• The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
• Preferred: 1+ year of emergency and/or specialty small animal experience
• Current status as:
  • Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon, or
  • Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer to Oregon
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

What You Can Look Forward to at DoveLewis:

At DoveLewis, you’ll join a nonprofit teaching hospital where your work directly supports pets and the people who love them.

Benefits and highlights include:

• Mission-driven work providing outstanding emergency, critical, and specialty care
• A teaching hospital culture built around the growth and development of our people
• Collaboration with a highly skilled team and six specialty services under one roof
• Student debt repayment assistance (eligible in your first month!)
• Equitable, inclusive benefits, including:
  • $0 mental health copays
  • Preventative care support
  • LGBTQIA-friendly provider options
  • Family-supportive benefit choices
• Continuing education support, professional dues, and license assistance
• Access to atDove with 100+ hours of on-demand, RACE-approved CE
• VTS mentorship and support

How to Apply:

To be considered, you must complete the online application and upload a resume.
Resumes submitted without a completed online application will not be considered.

DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening required.

Requirements

A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning in a teaching hospital environment
A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and a positive client experience
The ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility
Preferred: 3+ years of experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
Preferred: 1+ year of emergency and/or specialty small animal experience
Current status as:Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon, or
Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician elsewhere with the ability to transfer to Oregon
High school diploma or equivalent
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered