Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Dermatology Group; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or nights

Paid vacation (full-time)

Paid holidays (full-time)

Competitive wages

Monthly bonuses (clinic diet sales)

Medical, dental, vision, FSA options

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lynnwood is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care, strong client interaction, and the ability to cross-train for front office duties including telephone and computer tasks.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and team-oriented with experience in veterinary settings and the ability to work long or irregular hours as needed. This full-time position offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy, IV placement, anesthesia support, wound care, and animal handling skills needed.
• Excellent communication and people skills are essential for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent client/pet relations in waiting and exam areas.
• Provide compassionate nursing care as a priority for all patients.
• Assist with prescriptions and medication dispensing as directed by a doctor.
• Maintain housekeeping and clinic upkeep.
• Record-keeping and clear communication of findings to doctors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Anesthetic induction

Anesthetic monitoring

Record keeping

Communication skills

Team player

Front office cross-training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Job description

Description

Animal Dermatology Group (ADG) is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality of specialty care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 40 locations nationwide. With over 90 doctors supporting the ADG medical team, they strive to lead in clinical practice, research and education in our field. In additional to providing advanced, dermatology specialized care to patients and supporting general practice veterinarians in our geographic service areas, ADG participates in drug/product development and clinical trials. ADG also has the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology to support the training of the next generation of dermatologists.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lynnwood is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross‑trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic induction
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting with procedures
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• No weekends or nights
• Paid vacation (full-time employees only)
• Paid holidays (full-time employees only)
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales (full-time employees only)
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options (full-time employees only)
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

*Some traveling may be required

For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website animaldermatology.com!