Overnight Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Portland seeks full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians for overnight shifts. Join a dedicated team providing high-quality care to critical patients while advancing your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a consistent schedule with ample time off and a range of benefits, including health care and continuing education support.

Benefits

Equitable health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
• Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in Oregon or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support high-acuity patients and collaborate with veterinary teams.
• Calculate medical dosages, administer medications, and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Adaptability

Compassion

Technical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Certified or Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency and Critical Care team on Overnight shifts.

Hiring Bonus now available for overnight shift!

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting high-acuity patients while working as part of an experienced team of Veterinary Assistants, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Technician Specialists. Daily responsibilities include nursing care such as calculating medical dosages, administering medications, running in-house lab work, placing tubes and catheters, monitoring anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort, updating clients on their pet’s progress, and collaborating with other outpatient services and specialty teams.

You will also have the opportunity to help manage advanced critical care cases under the direction of board-certified Criticalists. Examples include continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), total plasma exchange (TPE), Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and more.

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 12% overnight and 10% weekend differential pay.

• $28-$32 hourly for unlicensed technicians/Veterinary Assistant Level 3 (check our career page for available positions at this level)
• $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon)
• $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists

Schedule: Overnight shifts are currently available on both sides of the week. A side work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and rotating Wednesdays. B side works Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and rotating Wednesdays.

Technicians in the ER and ICU work 3/4 rotating schedules with 10 hours shifts. This means you have a consistent schedule that makes planning the rest of your life easy, and you get 3 or 4 days off in a row every week! If you have other schedule needs, please feel free to reach out and start a conversation. We’re always happy to discuss options.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

• 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 compassion, efficiency, and flexibility.
• 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, 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.
• Managing and assisting with advanced critical care treatments like CRRT, TPE, Hi-Flo oxygen therapy, and critical care ventilator management under the supervision of board-certified Criticalists.
• 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 and student debt repayment assistance.
• 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 — over 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.