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

CE allowance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to support surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures with autonomy and a collaborative team in Yakima, WA. The role emphasizes patient safety, efficiency, and compassionate care.

You will coordinate schedules, prepare medications, induce and monitor anesthesia, perform dental procedures, train staff, and assist clients through admission and discharge in a fast-paced general practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington.
• Proficiency in skills including anesthesia, dental radiography, venipuncture, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedures and schedules.
• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and dosages.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia.
• 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

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Client education

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in WA

Job description

Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinicis seeking an experienced Lead LicensedVeterinary 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
• 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: $22-27per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible position, with a flexibleschedule 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

*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 LicensedVeterinary 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 calculationsSafe, 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.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

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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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.