Emergency Vet Assistant Level 2 | 3/4 Shifts, Growth

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight/weekend differential pay

Job summary

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Level 2) to join our Emergency and Critical Care team in a full-time capacity. The VA2 will deliver high-quality client experiences while providing emergency nursing care under the attending doctor’s orders, handling care from triage to discharge or euthanasia.

We value a genuine love for animals and the human-animal bond, with a 3/4 rotating schedule of 10-hour shifts, including one weekend day

Qualifications

• 1+ year working as a veterinary assistant or in a related veterinary field.
• Preferred minimum of one year emergency or specialty small animal care experience.
• Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients per attending doctor orders.
• Care for patients from triage to discharge, transfer, or euthanasia.
• Assist doctors (DVMs) and technicians and maintain hospital and kennel cleanliness.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Emergency care experience

Client communication

Education

AVMA accredited tech program

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Level 2) to join our Emergency and Critical Care team in a full-time capacity. The VA2 will deliver high-quality client experiences while providing emergency nursing care under the attending doctor’s orders, handling care from triage to discharge or euthanasia.

We value a genuine love for animals and the human-animal bond, with a 3/4 rotating schedule of 10-hour shifts, including one weekend day