Referral Team Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
Location: Portland, OR
About the role
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our new referral team. The Referral Team is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for patients, clients, and referring veterinarians by ensuring referred patients are received efficiently, historical medical information is complete, and communication is seamless throughout the referral process. As a Referral Team Technician, you will play a critical role in coordinating care for patients referred to DoveLewis from outside veterinary clinics. This position blends patient intake, clinical nursing support, client communication, referral coordination, and medical records management to help ensure continuity of care and a high-touch experience for both clients and veterinary partners. This role is ideal for a technician who enjoys both clinical patient care and relationship-based coordination, thrives in a collaborative environment, and values organization, communication, and service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support inpatient and ICU patient care, including medication administration, procedural assistance, vital monitoring, and patient assessments
- Assist with advanced procedures and therapies, including, but not limited to, chest tube placement and management, extracorporeal therapies, high-flow oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation
- Receive referred patients and support the intake process
- Obtain patient history, vital signs, and assist with clinical nursing support
- Carry out doctor orders and help prepare patients for continued specialty or emergency care
- Serve as a communication touch point for clients, referring veterinarians, and DoveLewis care teams
- Coordinate and collect medical records from outside clinics and clients to ensure complete patient histories are available
- Facilitate smooth handoffs between referring veterinarians and DoveLewis medical teams
- Support referral documentation, scheduling coordination, and follow-up communication
- Help provide a seamless, elevated experience for clients and referring veterinary partners