Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Pacific Heights Veterinary; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Pet-care discounts

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Vetcor TechLife access

Job summary

Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital is hiring an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician for a full-time role with a four-day workweek. The position emphasizes fear-free handling, client education, and high-quality patient care.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($25.00–$30.00) and a comprehensive benefits program, including retirement plans, tuition support, and generous time off. Join a newly renovated, two-doctor practice with a supportive, authentic team.

Qualifications

• Experienced or licensed veterinary technician or 5+ years as assistant pursuing VTNE.
• Willingness to sit the VTNE or already licensed.
• Full-time role with a four-day workweek; no nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with surgical prep, anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery as appropriate.
• Educate clients clearly and compassionately.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records.
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling to ensure patient comfort.
• Support a collaborative, positive team environment.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Fear-free handling

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Who we are:

Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (Open to experienced assistants with 5+ years of experience or anyone currently attempting to sit for the VTNE) Status: Full-time Salary: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, with a flexible approach to compensation based on skill set and future performance Schedule: Flexible scheduling with four-day workweeks; no nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, 401(k) matching, Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; supplemental insurance; Sick Time / Paid Time Off; parental leave; and valuable employee pet-care discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, mentorship, and Vetcor TechLife

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Four-day workweeks, six paid holidays, no nights or on-call hours, regular lunch breaks, flexible scheduling, a fully stocked snack fridge, and the occasional coffee run, ice cream party, or midday dance party

Tired of hearing about work-life balance but never actually seeing it? Looking for a fresh environment where people bring their authentic, funky selves to work every day? Excellent. Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital may be exactly what you’re looking for!

Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, newly renovated two-doctor practice looking for an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We genuinely appreciate the different personalities, perspectives, and unique skills each technician brings to our hospital—and we want you to bring yours.

We believe great veterinary medicine and a great life outside of work can coexist. With flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks, regular lunch breaks, and no nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts, we’ve built a workplace where talented veterinary professionals can care for their patients without forgetting to care for themselves.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Flexible scheduling and four-day workweeks
• No nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts
• Regular lunch breaks
• Newly renovated, well-established two-doctor practice
• Supportive team that celebrates individuality and authenticity
• Fear-free and low-stress patient handling
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, team meals, and a fridge stocked with drinks and snacks
• And yes, the occasional midday dance party

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Let your passion for pets and veterinary medicine shine every day
• Support veterinarians in providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Anticipate the needs of DVMs to promote efficient patient care and strong teamworkSafely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their physical and emotional well-being
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples as appropriate
• Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery as appropriate to your training and skill level
• Educate clients and communicate veterinary recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through to achieve positive outcomes
• Ask for help when you need it and readily offer help to your teammates
• Contribute to a positive, supportive environment built on teamwork and mutual respect
• Be prepared for the occasional cat rodeo—it is veterinary medicine, after all

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience and/or appropriate veterinary technician licensure
• Passion for pets, people, and high-quality veterinary care
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
• Commitment to fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
• Positive, supportive, and team-first mindset
• Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Willingness to ask for help and support others when they need it
• Commitment to learning, professional growth, and continued skill development
• Ability to appreciate that life is short, so you might as well smile while you still have teeth
• Your own unique awesomeness—we’re serious about that one

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Four-day workweeks that give you more time for life outside the hospital
• Flexible scheduling designed around a healthier work-life balance
• No nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts
• Regular lunch breaks
• A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team meals
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Opportunities to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates the personality and strengths you bring to work
• A team that knows excellent medicine and having fun at work are not mutually exclusive

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• $25.00–$30.00 per hour
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Parental leave

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, a company-wide community of more than 800 veterinary technicians
• Ongoing mentoring and career support

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program, including savings with participating brands and services such as Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, and more
• Flexible scheduling
• Four-day workweeks
• Regular lunch breaks
• No nights or on-call hours
• No holiday shifts

Join Our Team!

At Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital, we put people first because supported, energized veterinary professionals are able to provide exceptional care to their patients. We want you to grow, use your skills, support your teammates, laugh often, and still have plenty of time and energy for the life waiting for you outside the hospital.

Think you’re the Veterinary Technician we’re looking for? Bring your skills, your passion, and your authentic, funky self.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences. That’s why we’re committed to a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.