Surgery Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

About the role

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) to join our Emergency Surgery and new Appointment-Based Surgery teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and support the flow of surgical cases
• Provide surgical and anesthesia nursing support before, during, and after procedures
• Administer medications and calculate dosages accurately
• Place and manage catheters/tubes, monitor vitals, and ensure patient comfort
• Cook
• Coordinate with surgeons, assistants, and client-facing team members for a smooth experience
• Help guide and train Veterinary Assistants working with the team

Requirements

• Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon OR credentialed elsewhere (LVT/RVT/credentialed veterinary nurse/technician) with ability to transfer to Oregon
• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• AA or BA/BS degree from accredited veterinary technician program required

Skills

• Utilizing your license to its fullest potential, whether you are a CVT, LVT, or RVT we know you worked hard for your education and are excited to use it to support patients with top quality medicine.

Benefits

• Regular Continuing Education with in-house CE and access to professional learning funds.
• VTS pathway support for credentialed technicians seeking to specialize, with mentorship from experienced VTS team members.
• Collaborating across multiple specialties, including ECC, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Exotics, Hospice, Pain Management, Urgent Care, and Diagnostic Imaging.

Pay

• $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon)
• $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
• This position qualifies for 10-15% weekend differential pay and 12% overnight differential pay for applicable shifts.

Schedule

• Regular Continuing Education with in-house CE and access to professional learning funds.
• VTS pathway support for credentialed technicians seeking to specialize, with mentorship from experienced VTS team members.
• Collaborating across multiple specialties, including ECC, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Exotics, Hospice, Pain Management, Urgent Care, and Diagnostic Imaging.