Exotics Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital · dovelewis.org
Portland
The job in short
Exotic animal veterinary technician.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 26 d ago · posted 2026-06-26
- Location as listed
- Portland, OR, US
- Role
- Veterinary
- Pay (as listed)
- $28–$36 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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.
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