Licensed Veterinary Tech — HQHVSN Shelter Medicine

Seattle Humane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

3 weeks PTO

+10 paid holidays

403(b) with match

Sabbatical after 4 years

CE stipend for DVMs/LVTs

40 hrs/week guaranteed

Job summary

Seattle Humane is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to deliver high-level nursing care for hospitalized and surgical patients in our shelter and clinic. You will play a key role in HQHVSN procedures, anesthetic support, and compassionate care for diverse shelter animals.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a guaranteed 40-hour work week for full-time LVTs. Join a mission-driven team advancing shelter medicine and access to veterinary care for the community.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA Veterinary Technician license or be able to transfer license.
• Experience in a veterinary setting or animal welfare preferred.
• Familiarity with HQHVSN practices and high-volume surgical flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care to inpatients, shelter/foster, surgical and public patients.
• Obtain diagnostics including digital radiography and in-house lab processing.
• Assist with intake and discharge of patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other treatments.
• Lead HQHVSN surgeries with a surgical support team and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Veterinary Technician License

Anesthesia assistance

Surgical assistance

In-house nursing care

Animal handling

Education

Veterinary Technician degree (AS/AA)

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab analyzer

Job description

Seattle Humane is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to deliver high-level nursing care for hospitalized and surgical patients in our shelter and clinic. You will play a key role in HQHVSN procedures, anesthetic support, and compassionate care for diverse shelter animals.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a guaranteed 40-hour work week for full-time LVTs. Join a mission-driven team advancing shelter medicine and access to veterinary care for the community.