DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital Portland, OR Today
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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

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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

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Schedule (Three Openings)

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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