DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Specialty Level 1 Veterinary Assistant

Portland, OR · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 77 days ago

About the role

  • DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring for full-time Level 1 Veterinary Assistants to join our Veterinary Specialty Services.
  • If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and are driven to provide thoughtful, relationship-centered care while supporting complex cases, a position as a Specialty Veterinary Assistant Level 1 (VA1) may be the perfect fit for you.
  • This is an ideal position for someone with experience as a Veterinary Assistant who is looking to deepen their clinical skills and gain exposure to more complex cases within a specialty setting.

Nice to have

  • What are we looking for in a candidate?
  • A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.
  • A strong desire to problem solve and help others.
  • Excellent client service and teamwork skills.
  • Valid Oregon or Washington driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van.
  • Understanding of animal behavior and knowledge of safe animal handling and transport practices.
  • 1+ year experience working in a professional veterinary setting.
  • Experience with specialty medicine preferred.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace.

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