Neurology Veterinary Technician - DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Veterinary Technicians to join our expanding Neurology team!

As a Technician and a member of our Neurology team, you will be responsible for providing care to patients in conjunction with our Neurologist. We are looking for an individual that is passionate and excited about practicing the highest quality medicine, strives for excellence, has great interpersonal skills, and approaches patients and clients in a compassionate and empathetic manner.

Neurology Technicians assist with the care of neurology service patients, performing anesthesia, facilitating imaging with our 64-slice CT and brand-new MRI and assisting with neurosurgery in addition to other facets of patient care.

A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.

Wage Range: 

• $26-$32 hourly for unlicensed technicians/Veterinary Assistant Level 3
• $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferrable to Oregon)
• $36-$40 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists (must also be licensed/qualify to be licensed in Oregon)

Schedule: Our team is expanding quickly so multiple schedule options are currently available and will most like work 4 10-hour shifts per week.  If you have other schedule needs, please feel free to reach out and start a conversation, we're always happy to discuss options.

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.
• 2+ years' experience working in the veterinary field as a licensed technician or experienced veterinary assistant.
• 1+ year experience in neurology or another specialty preferred
• Experience and comfort with surgery and anesthesia including for critical patients
• Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in the state of Oregon OR currently Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) OR Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the ability to transfer license to Oregon highly preferred.
• We are open to considered unlicensed Veterinary Assistants with significant relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

What you can look forward to at DoveLewis:

• Work alongside a talented team including 6+ specialties in one hospital
• Student debt repayment assistance (qualify in your first month!)
• Equitable health benefits including
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • $0 mental health copays for in network care in addition to our own Veterinary Wellbeing Program
  • preventative care
  • LGBTQIA-friendly providers
  • options for families
• 403(b) retirement fund with employer contributions and access to free financial counseling
• Access to continuing education funds including a membership to atDove, which offers 100+ hours of on demand RACE approved CE content.
• Professional dues and license cost reimbursement
• Access to VTS mentorship and support
• Relocation assistance for licensed technicians
• Advancing your emergency and critical care skillset at a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees
• As a nonprofit with community-focused services your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, you MUST complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes received without a completed online application will not be considered.

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