We are currently seeking a Neurology Veterinary Assistant 1 to join or our team!
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is a non-profit, AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level 1-certified client focused and teaching hospital in beautiful Portland, Oregon. We are a multi-specialty hospital and have expansion of our specialties and our hospital in the near future! With this expansion fast approaching we are looking for a Neurology Veterinary Assistant 1 with a passion for veterinary medicine to help round out our team and expand our patient care outreach. We currently have openings for Monday through Friday, 8AM-4PM as well as Noon-8PM
As a Veterinary Assistant 1 and a member of our Neurology team, you will be responsible for providing care to patients in conjunction with our Neurologist. We are looking for an individual that is passionate and excited about practicing the highest quality medicine, strives for excellence, has great interpersonal skills, and approaches patients and clients in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
Because of our hospital's client-centered nature, this role requires your commitment to providing both patients and clients with the highest standard of care. Your ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment with compassion, efficiency, and flexibility is key to success in this role.
Starting wage will be $19 to $22 per hour depending on experience.
Why do employees love working for DoveLewis?
- We live up to our mission of providing the best emergency, critical, and specialty care to our patients.
- Your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis
- You learn so much! We are a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.
What are we looking for in a candidate?
- Experience in specialty animal care in private, non-profit, or educational organization preferred.
- Experience working in a sterile field and/or knowledge of procedures for working in a sterile field.
- Strong communication skills with coworkers and clients alike.
- Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute.
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.