Emergency Overnight LVT — Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term care

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for overnight emergency coverage in Seattle, WA. This role supports veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia-related tasks, and client education, ensuring compassionate, high‑quality care for pets during overnight hours.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strict adherence to protocols, and ongoing learning within a people‑first environment that values balance and professional growth. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed.
• Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client, observe pet's behavior, and check vital statistics.
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases.
• Restrain pets during exams as needed.
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medical chart.
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Perform venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Prepare patients, medications, and equipment for surgery.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested

Education

Associate degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for overnight emergency coverage in Seattle, WA. This role supports veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia-related tasks, and client education, ensuring compassionate, high‑quality care for pets during overnight hours.

The position emphasizes teamwork, strict adherence to protocols, and ongoing learning within a people‑first environment that values balance and professional growth. Sign-on bonus available.