Surgery Veterinary Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to join our new Appointment-Based Surgery team.

As a Veterinary Technician on the Appointment-Based Surgery team you will guide the preparation and flow of elective surgical cases to support efficient, accurate, and high-quality patient care in partnership with the attending surgeon. This role provides advanced veterinary nursing before, during, and after surgery in compliance with the attending veterinarian's directives and the Oregon Veterinary Practice Act.

The Appointment-Based Surgery Technician acts as a key liaison among surgeons, staff, and clients to ensure clear communication and a well-coordinated surgical experience. This role also helps guide, direct, oversee, and educate Veterinary Assistants working with the team.

Success in this position requires a proactive approach to patient care as well as strong technical knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols. A genuine love and respect for all animals is essential, as is an appreciation for the human-animal bond.

What you can look forward to at DoveLewis:

• Utilizing your license to its fullest potential, whether you are a CVT, LVT, or RVT we know you worked hard for your education and are excited to use it to support patients with top quality medicine.
• Regular Continuing Education with in-house CE and access to professional learning funds.

• AA or BA/BS degree from accredited veterinary technician program required

• Advancing your surgery and anesthesia skills while working alongside a highly skilled team.

• 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.

Wage: This position qualifies for 10-15% weekend differential pay and 12% overnight differential pay for applicable shifts.

• $28-$36 hourly for Certified Veterinary Technicians (or other license type that is transferable to Oregon)
• $38-$44 hourly for Veterinary Technician Specialists

Other Benefits + Compensation:

• Equitable health benefits (medical, dental, vision, $0 mental health copays, LGBTQIA+ affirming care).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match and free financial advising
• Student debt repayment assistance for all employees
• 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.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Experience + Education:

• Related experience in elective surgical and orthopedic procedures preferred.

• Current status as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Oregon is required. Alternate forms of credentialed Veterinary Technicians (e.g. Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, credentialed Veterinary Nurse) with the ability to