Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is hiring
full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT)
to join our
Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) and Outpatient Services teams in Portland, Oregon.
If you’re looking for a
Veterinary Technician
role where you can use your credentials, build advanced skills, and be respected as a clinical professional, we’d love to meet you.
DoveLewis is an
independent, nonprofit veterinary emergency and specialty hospital
. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside
17+ board-certified specialists and 5 Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
, with
7-day Criticalist and ECC resident coverage
supporting our emergency and critical care teams.
With so many ways to grow here, we want to know what growth looks like for you.
That’s why one of your first conversations is with
Chief Administrative Officer Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI
, to discuss your career goals and what you’re looking for next, whether that’s growing your ECC skills, pursuing a VTS, exploring specialty medicine, or building a long-term career.
Note for applicants: This is DoveLewis’ general Veterinary Technician posting and serves as a primary entry point for credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT). Based on your background and interests, candidates who apply here may be considered for department-specific technician openings, including Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, and other teams.
Pay
$28–$36/hour
for Certified/Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technicians or technicians with credentials transferable to Oregon
$38–$44/hour
for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
12% overnight differential
for applicable shifts
10% weekend differential
for applicable shifts
Schedule
Our Outpatient Services and ECC Veterinary Technicians work
10-hour shifts on a rotating 3/4 schedule
. That means a consistent schedule you can plan around, and
three or four days off in a row every week.
All schedules include one weekend day each week.
What You'll Do
As a DoveLewis Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide skilled nursing care to emergency and high-acuity patients while working collaboratively with veterinarians, Criticalists, specialists, and fellow technicians.
Calculating dosages and administering medications
Running in-house lab work
Placing tubes and catheters
Monitoring anesthesia and patient recovery
Ensuring patient comfort
Updating clients on their pet’s progress
Collaborating with outpatient and specialty teams to deliver smooth, high-standard care
You may also have the opportunity to help manage advanced critical care cases under the direction of board-certified Criticalists, including:
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Total plasma exchange (TPE)
High-flow oxygen therapy
Ventilator management
…and more
What We're Looking For
Requirements:
Current status as a CVT/LVT/RVT (or credential transferable to Oregon)
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant (preferred)
1+ year emergency and/or specialty small animal experience (preferred)
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
What You Can Look Forward to at DoveLewis:
Use your credentials fully
and be valued as a clinical professional.
Grow your ECC skills
alongside experienced CVTs, VTSs, and Criticalists.
Work with advanced critical care
, including CRRT, TPE, Hi-Flo, and ventilation.
Build your career
with VTS pathway support, CE, license reimbursement, and paid dues.
Collaborate across specialties
including ECC, Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Exotics, Hospice, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, and Diagnostic Imaging.
Work for an independent nonprofit
where your voice and expertise matter.
Benefits that support you
, including health benefits, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, 403(b) retirement plan, and student loan repayment.
Time away matters, too
, with PTO, sick time, holiday pay, and pet bereavement leave.
How to Apply
To be considered for this Veterinary Technician 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 background and drug screen for illegal substances is required.