Neurology Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
DoveLewis
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- Pay
- $28 to $44
- an hour
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Sep 30
- 17 days ago
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About the company
DoveLewis
Veterinary · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Support neurology patients by performing anesthesia, facilitating imaging, and assisting with neurosurgery.
- Provide nursing care, educate clients, monitor anesthesia, and collaborate with hospital teams.
What you need
- Requires at least 2 years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant, including at least 1 year in neurology or another specialty service.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and current veterinary technician credentials or eligibility to transfer a license to Oregon.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
anesthesiasurgeryanesthetic monitoringclient educationpatient carecalculating medical dosagesadministering medicationsin-house lab workplacing cathetersStrong technical skillsadaptability
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Perks
- Equitable health benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Student debt repayment assistance
- Paid vacation
- sick time
- holiday pay
- bereavement leave
- Continuing education support
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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Neurology team. As a Neurology V eterinary Technician , you will play a vital role in supporting neurology patients while working as part of an experienced team of Veterinary Assistants, Technicians, and Specialists. Daily responsibilities include performing anesthesia, facilitating imaging with our 64-slice CT and brand-new 3 Tesla MRI, and assisting with neurosurgery like craniotomies and hemilaminectomies. In addition, you will perform other facets of nursing care such as calculating medical dosages, administering medications, running in-house lab work, placing catheters, ensuring patient comfort, updating clients on their pet’s progress, and collaborating with other teams throughout the hospital. Key components of this role are client education, patient care and advocacy, anesthetic monitoring, and the opportunity to work closely with, to learn from and collaborate with other departments. Strong technical skills, adaptability, and a genuine love and respect for all animals are essential, as is an appreciation for the human-animal bond. Wage: This position qualifies for a 10% weekend differential pay for relevant shifts. $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon) $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists What are we looking for in a candidate? Someone that is passionate and excited about practicing the highest quality medicine and strives for excellence. 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. Experience and comfort with surgery and anesthesia. 2+ years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant minimum. 1+ year experience working in neurology or another specialty service. Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon OR currently Licensed Veterinary Technician OR Registered Veterinary Technician, or other form of credentialed veterinary nurse or 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: Advancing your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside a highly skilled team, including Certified Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS). 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. Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care). 403(b) retirement plan with financial advising Student debt repayment assistance (available after 1 month) Paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and bereavement leave (including time off when a pet family member passes away). Continuing education support including license reimbursement, professional dues assistance, and access to atDove with 100+ hours of on-demand, RACE-approved CE content. A nonprofit mission that makes your work meaningful every day. 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 background and drug screen for illegal substances is required.