Radiology Veterinary Assistant Level 1

DoveLewis Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Level 1 Veterinary Assistant to join our Radiology team.

As a Radiology Veterinary Assistant Level 1 is responsible for assisting the radiology department by providing support for animal restraint, cleanliness, and general flow maintenance within the department. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond.

Wage Range: $19.95-$22 hourly depending on experience, education, and certification.

Schedule: This position is anticipated to work Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

What you'll do:

• Assist Radiologist and technician(s) as needed, e.g. help restrain animals for x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, medication administration, treatments, catheter placement, blood draw, etc.
• Perform and assist with animal shavings and other procedural preparation as needed.
• Set up for procedures such as medication administering, radiology services, FNA's, biopsies, etc.
• Maintain clean and sterile work environment (refer to cleaning checklist for details).
• Clear ezyVet work list each day, making note of any missed radiographs.
• Stock radiology areas of hospital; ultrasound room, x-ray suites, CT room, etc.
• Perform non-qualitative lab work (e.g., Lasercyte, VetTest, VetLyte, PCV/TS, slide preparation, etc.) in relation to radiology patients.
• Take weight and TPR on animals as directed.
• Provide client service representatives with updates on patients' status; serve as point person for the radiology team as needed within the hospital.
• Assist technician(s) with entering charges for outpatient cases.
• Assist with transferring patients from floor to floor of the hospital.
• Assist with communications with rDVMs regarding outpatient radiographs
• Help troubleshoot radiology equipment when needed.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks or assigned projects as indicated.

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.
• Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma is required.
• Valid Oregon driver's license for driving the DoveLewis transport van is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of animal behavior and knowledge of safe animal handling and transport practices.
• 1 year experience working in animal care work such as at a veterinary clinic, kennel, shelter, grooming facility, or animal daycare is preferred for all positions and required for Veterinary Assistant Level 1.
• 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 skillset at a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.
• Equitable Health Benefits including
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • $0 mental health copays
  • preventative care, LGBTQIA-friendly providers, options for families
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave, including time off when a pet family member passes away
• 403(b) retirement account with free financial advising available
• Student debt repayment assistance for all employees
• As part of a nonprofit with community-focused services your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis.

How to apply:

To be considered, 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 drug and background screening required.