Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician

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.

Salary : $30 - $44