Licensed Veterinarian Technician

Valley Veterinary Clinic; Twisp (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Valley Veterinarian Clinic in Twisp, WA is hiring licensed veterinary technicians for part-time and full-time roles. We offer training and mentorship in small animal medicine, helping you gain experience in treating disease and injury in a supportive environment.

We are a practice, not a corporation, serving the Methow Valley community since 1978. Clinic hours are 8 am–5 pm, Monday to Friday; evening or weekend work is not required.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or license-eligible) Veterinary Technician in Washington state.
• Live in or near the Methow Valley with a reasonable daily commute to Twisp.
• Calm and competent with animals of different temperaments, including distressed animals.
• Skilled in anesthesia monitoring, patient care and clinical procedures such as lab diagnostics and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments and surgeries.
• Safely restrain and handle animal patients.
• Collect and process lab samples (blood, urine, cytology) and position patients for radiography.
• Assist with dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
• Induce, monitor and recover patients from anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments as instructed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinic protocols.
• Be a great team member and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab diagnostics

Radiography

Team player

Large animal experience

Job description

Valley Veterinarian Clinic in Twisp, WA is hiring part-time and full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians. We will provide you training and mentorship in small animal medicine. You'll gain practice in treating disease and injury in a supportive learning environment.

What sets us apart is that we are a clinic, not a corporation. We have been in practice since 1978 and are important members of the Methow Valley community in North Central WA. We practice veterinary medicine, not profit maximization.

You can work part-time or full time. Clinic hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Evening or weekend work is not required. Pay is $25 to $30/hour, depending on experience. You are eligible for our full benefits package if you work at least 32 hours/week.

Who You Are

• You are a licensed (or license-eligible) Veterinarian Technician in the state of Washington.
• You live in or near the Methow Valley and would have a reasonable daily commute to work in Twisp.
• You are calm and competent when working with animals of different temperaments, including those in distress.
• You are skilled in anesthesia monitoring, patient care and clinical procedures such as lab diagnostics and radiography (x-ray).
• You have a strong attention to detail. You know that a practice does not run smoothly unless everyone masters the details of their own work.
• It's a plus if you have large animal experience and want to help us restart our large animal practice.
• You're dependable and you plan your time off in advance, so that if you miss work, it’s for an important reason.
• You have professional maturity and you are a clear and thoughtful communicator. You prefer working in a team because you work best with others.

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments and surgeries.
• Safely and competently handle and restrain our animal patients.
• Collect and process lab samples including blood, urine and cytology. Take and position patients for radiography (x-ray).
• Assist with dental cleanings and taking dental radiographs
• IInduce, monitor and recover patients from anesthesia.
• Administer medications and treatments as instructed by veterinarians.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with medical standards and clinic protocols
• Be a great team member. Contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient workplace.