Licensed Veterinary Technician

Salishvet; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary clinic is seeking a passionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing exceptional care to animals and assisting veterinarians in various procedures. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a desire to work in a supportive environment focused on animal health. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including a retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're eager to make a difference in animal care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Simple IRA with matching

Medical Benefit Plan (HRA)

Employee discount

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Strong passion for animal care and high-quality support.
• Experience with low stress handling and client services.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetizing, monitoring, and recovering surgical patients.
• Client education and managing appointments.
• Conducting triage and obtaining patient history.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Client Education

Surgical Assistance

Education

Washington State Technician License

Tools

Digital Radiology

Venipuncture Equipment

Job description

Firgrove Veterinary Clinic, a full-service veterinary medical and surgical facility, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA accredited team. Interest in surgical cases and dentistry is a huge plus!

The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for animal care and the skills necessary to provide high-quality support in a veterinary setting. They should be self-motivated, a quick thinker, able to multi-task efficiently, and have excellent communication skills.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients, assisting veterinarians in various procedures, and providing exceptional care to both animals and their owners. Once they have proven their skills, licensed technician applicants can expect to utilize their skills in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anesthetizing, monitoring and recovering surgical patients
• Patient care including treatments
• Triage and obtaining patient history
• Venipuncture
• Placing intravenous catheters
• Digital radiology (both dental & general)
• Assisting with and completing diagnostic procedures
• Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients
• Client education & services
• Appointment leading & management
• Technician Appointments (as a provider for patients with a current VCPR)
• Occasional emergency triage and management

Experience with low stress handling and providing superb professional and personable client services is desired.

Competitive starting base pay (base DOE) with scheduled increases at 90-days and 1-year. Benefits include vacation/holiday and sick leave, simple IRA with matching after 1 year, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) after 90-days and paid continuing education after 1 year of employment and professional growth. Pet care discounts are offered from day one - no matter how many pets you have!

All team members will be trained and evaluated using a competency system. Potential for growth and advancement in skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour DOE(negotiable)

Benefits:

• Simple IRA (small employer retirement plan)
• Simple IRA matching (3% - the IRS maximum)
• Medical Benefit Plan (HRA)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• CE benefit
• Annual uniform allowance
• Flexible schedule - willing to accommodate 4 day weeks. Monday - Friday with weekends as needed for treatments.

Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care. If you are eager to contribute your skills in a supportive environment focused on animal health, we encourage you to apply.

A current Washington State Technician License (or license eligible) is required for this position.

A minimum of 2 years working as a Veterinary Technician is desired, but not required. We will mentor and train the right candidate.