Licensed Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Renton (WA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Banfield Pet Hospital in Renton, WA is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide direct patient care on-site. You will monitor vital signs, prepare animals for surgery, assist veterinarians, and help with anesthesia under supervision.

You will maintain medical records, educate clients, and support emergency and critical care as needed while ensuring a clean, organized clinical environment. Flexible scheduling including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic tests and IV catheter placement.
• Anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery procedures.
• Clear, empathetic client education on treatment plans.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 24-hour referral and emergency hospital.
• State license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Washington; accredited program preferred.

Responsabilités

• Monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
• Prepare patients for surgery and manage anesthesia under supervision.
• Postoperative care and pain management.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with clients regarding discharge instructions and home care.
• Support emergency and critical care cases as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

Connaissances

Animal Care

Pet Care

Veterinary Technology

Anesthesiology

Client Education

Communication

Teamwork

Time-management

Flexible Scheduling

Emergency Veterinary Practice

Formation

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Accredited Vet Tech Program

Description du poste

Role Description The Licensed Veterinary Technician role is a full-time, on-site position located in Renton, WA. This role provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and supporting veterinarians during examinations and interventions. The technician will prepare patients for surgery, manage anesthesia under veterinary supervision, and assist with postoperative care and pain management. Daily responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring proper handling and safety of animals, and supporting emergency and critical care cases as needed. The role also involves communicating with clients about patient status, discharge instructions, and home care, while contributing to a clean, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Animal Care and Pet Care, including safe handling, monitoring, and compassionate support of patients in emergency, critical care, and specialty settings.
• Proficiency in Veterinary Technology, such as performing diagnostic tests, administering medications, placing IV catheters, and using medical equipment in a hospital environment.
• Experience with Anesthesiology, including patient preparation, monitoring during anesthesia, and postoperative recovery under veterinary supervision.
• Ability to provide clear, empathetic Client Education, explaining treatment plans, discharge instructions, and ongoing home care in a way that supports client understanding and trust.
• Current state license as a Veterinary Technician (or eligibility to obtain licensure in Washington); graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24-hour referral and emergency hospital.
• Comfort with flexible scheduling, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support patient care.
• Experience in specialty or emergency veterinary practice is beneficial; commitment to continuous learning and professional development is highly valued.