Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1

Job description

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is hiring a full-time Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1 to join our team. The Instrument Veterinary Assistant Level 1 is responsible for the cleaning and sterilizing of general hospital instruments. A genuine love of and respect for all animals is required, as is an appreciation of the human-animal bond. Wage Range: Overnight and weekend differential pay is available for applicable shifts. $19.95-$22 hourly for Veterinary Assistant Level 1 DoveLewis is a 24/7/365 emergency hospital with day, swing, and overnight shifts and requires the ability to work at least some of every weekend and holidays. What you will do: Maintain clean and sterile work environment in the hospital including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting. Cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking of general hospital instruments for all hospital departments. Closely following protocol for instrument and equipment care. Minor troubleshooting of sterilization equipment. Regular communication with all members of the surgical team, Facilities and Inventory departments to maintain appropriate stock of supplies and instruments. Gathering dirty and expired instruments from throughout the hospital for maintenance, turnover, and sterilization. Stocking, organizing, and inventory checks for Lac station, crash carts, and various other areas where instruments and packs are continuously stocked. Prep, surgical suite, and Tx area turn over, stocking and set up. Perform other miscellaneous tasks or assigned projects during slow times. 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. Experience or education equivalent to a High School Diploma is required. 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. 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.