Licensed Veterinary Technician

Harbor Animal Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Uniform provided

NVA benefits

Job summary

Harbor Animal Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our experienced and collaborative team. This 8-doctor practice has deep roots in the community and values mentorship for new graduates and growth for seasoned technicians.

You’ll apply your anesthesia, dentistry, nursing, and client-education skills while contributing to high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current Washington LVT license or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
• Motivation to learn, grow, and contribute to the team

Responsibilities

• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory work
• Patient treatments and nursing care
• Surgical and procedural support
• Client education and communication
• Working closely with doctors and support staff to provide excellent patient care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for veterinary medicine

Motivation to learn

Education

Washington LVT license or ability to obtain

Job description

Harbor Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our experienced and collaborative team in Gig Harbor, WA.

Established in 2005, Harbor Animal Hospital is an 8-doctor practice with deep roots in our community. We’re proud to have an experienced team, including several team members who have been with us for 10–20+ years, while continuing to welcome fresh ideas and new energy.

Whether you’re an experienced LVT or a new graduate looking for mentorship, you’ll find a team that wants you to use your skills, build confidence, and take ownership of your role.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experienced team of doctors, LVTs, and veterinary assistants
• Opportunities to grow your skills in dentistry, surgery, rehabilitation, and more
• Strong community involvement, including partnerships with six local rescue organizations
• A hospital that continues to invest in its facility, equipment, and team
• Supportive environment where new ideas and initiative are encouraged

What You’ll Do

As an LVT, you’ll have the opportunity to fully utilize your technical skills while providing high-quality, compassionate patient care, including:

• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory work
• Patient treatments and nursing care
• Surgical and procedural support
• Client education and communication
• Working closely with our doctors and support team to provide excellent patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Current Washington LVT license or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for veterinary medicine and patient care
• Motivation to learn, grow, and contribute to the team

Schedule & Compensation

Full-Time: Four 10-hour shifts per week

Compensation: $25–$32/hour, depending on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Uniform provided
• Additional NVA employee benefits

If you’re looking for an LVT position where you can use your skills, learn from an experienced team, and have a voice in your hospital, we’d love to meet you.

Know a Great LVT?

Great people know great people! Refer an LVT and you could earn $1,000+ through our referral program. Referrals are open to both NVA employees and non-employees.

Know someone who would be a great fit for Harbor Animal Hospital? Submit your referral here:nva.avature.net/NVAEmployeeReferral

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.