CVT Referral Coordinator - Emergency & Specialty Care

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Student debt repayment assistance

Paid vacation, sick time, holiday pay

Continuing education support

Mission-driven nonprofit hospital

Job summary

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our new referral team. This role blends patient intake, clinical nursing support, client communication, referral coordination, and medical records management to ensure continuity of care for referred patients.

The Referral Team Technician will support inpatient and ICU care, obtain patient histories, and help prepare patients for continued specialty or emergency services, all

Qualifications

• Current CVT license in Oregon required (or transferable credential such as LVT/RVT eligible for Oregon licensure).
• Experience in emergency, specialty, referral, or critical care medicine preferred.
• Strong client communication and referral coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient and ICU patient care, including medication administration, procedural assistance, vital monitoring, and patient assessments.
• Assist with advanced procedures and therapies, including chest tube placement, extracorporeal therapies, high-flow oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
• Receive referred patients and support the intake process.
• Obtain patient history, vital signs, and assist with clinical nursing support.
• Carry out doctor orders and help prepare patients for continued specialty or emergency care.
• Serve as a communication touch point for clients, referring veterinarians, and DoveLewis care teams.
• Coordinate and collect medical records from outside clinics and clients to ensure complete patient histories.
• Facilitate smooth handoffs between referring veterinarians and DoveLewis medical teams.
• Support referral documentation, scheduling coordination, and follow-up communication.
• Help provide a seamless, elevated experience for clients and referring veterinary partners.

Skills

CVT license

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Client coordination experience

Education

Veterinary technician credential (Oregon)

AA/BA/BS in related field preferred

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Portland, OR is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our new referral team. This role blends patient intake, clinical nursing support, client communication, referral coordination, and medical records management to ensure continuity of care for referred patients.

The Referral Team Technician will support inpatient and ICU care, obtain patient histories, and help prepare patients for continued specialty or emergency services, all