Lead LVT: Surgery, Anesthesia & Dental Expert

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 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.