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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking a Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Exotics Service at our nonprofit specialty and emergency teaching hospital in Portland, Oregon. As a Certified Veterinary Technician , you will be responsible for providing our clients with a top-notch experience as well as responsible for providing emergency nursing care to patients. On a daily basis, you will calculate medical dosages, administer medications, run in-house lab work, place tubes and catheters, monitor critical care anesthesia, ensure patients' comfort, update clients on their pet's progress, and perform a variety of other tasks. This requires solid technical skills. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond. Compensation Certified Veterinary Technician: $28 – $36 per hour Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $38 – $44 per hour Additional compensation: • 10–15% weekend differential for applicable shifts What are we looking for in a candidate? • 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. 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.