DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital·Portland, Oregon
Provide emergency nursing care to exotic animal patients, including administering medications and monitoring anesthesia. Responsible for performing lab work, placing catheters, and updating clients on their pets' progress.
Preferred minimum of three years working with non-domestic animals/exotics.
Comfort mentoring other staff on exotic animal medicine.
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 compassions, efficiency, and flexibility.
Preferred minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
Preferred minimum of one year emergency or other specialty small animal care experience.
Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon OR currently Licensed Veterinary Technician OR Registered Veterinary 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.
What you can look forward to at DoveLewis: We live up to our mission of providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to our patients.
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.
Work alongside a talented team including 6 specialties under one roof.
Student debt repayment assistance (qualify in your first month!) Equitable benefits, including $0 mental health copays, preventative care, LGBTQIA-friendly providers, and options for families.
Continuing education and professional dues and licenses assistance including a membership to atDove, which offers 100+ hours of on demand RACE approved CE content.
Access to VTS mentorship and support.
Relocation assistance for licensed technicians.
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.
Requires a CVT, LVT, or RVT license in Oregon or the ability to transfer one, along with a high school diploma. Preferred experience includes three years with exotic animals and two years in the veterinary field.
Market context
In Oregon, exotics veterinary technician openings tend to draw candidates with state licensure and hands-on exotic-animal experience, so employers often screen for both credential fit and species-specific background. These roles can be competitive because the work combines technical skill, animal handling, and familiarity with a broader range of patients than general practice. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare licensure, experience, and support like relocation or continuing education before applying.
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