Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic in Yakima, WA is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures. You will work with a collaborative team and enjoy autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced general practice.

From induction through recovery, you will ensure safe, high-quality patient care alongside skilled technicians. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage, scheduling flexibility Monday–Friday, comprehensive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, dental procedures, and surgical support.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules.
• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Assist veterinarians during surgeries.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Guide clients through admission and discharge with care.

Skills

Training

Inventory management

Monitoring hospital flow

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Client education

Team communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician - WA

Job description

Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Training and mentoring team members
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule And Compensation

• Compensation: $22-27 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, no weekends!

Full-time Benefits Package*

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications And Skill Set

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington**
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Training
• Inventory management
• Monitoring hospital flow
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

About Us

Providing exceptional care since 1999!

At Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic, our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our team holds special interest in dentistry, which includes advanced procedures such as endodontics. We are the only Silver Certified Cat Friendly Practice in Yakima County and have great team longevity, with numerous long‑term technicians on our highly skilled support staff team. In 2023, we welcomed our new Medical Director, Dr. Jamie Reed, who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and connections in Yakima to our team. She is even a Yakima native and was a kennel attendant at THFPC at the start of her career! Dr. Reed’s goal is to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best work through clear communication, empathy, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive work environment. She fosters a culture of trust and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and feel confident in their abilities.

Pay Range

• $22—$27 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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