Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mercer-Street-Veterinary-Hospital; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Vision & dental

PTO

Birthday PTO

Floating holidays

401k match

Pet care discount

Bonus program

Uniform allowance

CE reimbursement

License fee covered

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital in Seattle seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate team. You will deliver thorough patient care, monitor treatments, and educate clients on care plans and outcomes.

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, CE reimbursement, and an incentive program. Our Lower Queen Anne location provides an urban lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinary technician with demonstrable animal handling skills.
• Ability to educate and connect with clients and pet guardians.
• Reliable, adaptable team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and precise monitoring.
• Educate clients on diagnoses, treatments, and aftercare.
• Support veterinarians in procedures and daily clinic operations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communications.

Skills

People communication

Effective communication

Animal handling

Advocacy for patients

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician: We can help you build the life & career you want.

Here’s how:

• One of the most robust compensation & benefits packages around
• Flexible scheduling
• A verifiable commitment to putting pets and our people first
• You’ll have the resources necessary to provide the best care

Mercer Street Veterinary Hospital is an established hospital in Seattle Washington. We’re well known for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members, and as one of Cara Veterinary's 11 hospitals, we are also recognized as an exceptional place to work.

In real world talk, that means clear expectations. Attainable, plentiful growth and advancement opportunities. Acknowledgement and rewards for those who go the extra mile for our clients and their pets.

Our Offer:

• Competitive Salary ranging from $30.00 - $37.00
• Medical, vision, & dental insurance with 4 premium insurance policy options
• Child, spousal, and family insurance options for all medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours in the first 3 years and 120 hours after 3 years + 10 hours of birthday PTO
• Up to six paid floating holidays per year
• 401k + 4% employer match
• Employee pet care discount for up to four personal pets
• Incentive Bonus Program with potential quarterly earnings of up to $700
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing Education reimbursement up to $750 per year
• License renewal fee covered
• Ample job training/educational opportunities
• Regular reviews and feedback

About Our Location:

Lower Queen Anne puts you right in the center of Seattle’s culture and energy. Steps from the Space Needle, theaters, museums, and iconic city landmarks, it’s a vibrant, walkable neighborhood with endless things to explore. It’s ideal for candidates who love urban living with quick access to the outdoors.

What We’re Looking For:

We want to provide clients and their pets with the kind of exceptional care and service they cannot get anywhere else—so it’s important that you’re as good with people as you are with pets. This means you should be someone who:

• enjoys educating and connecting with people
• communicates effectively
• will advocate for patients
• is licensed and has demonstrable technician and animal handling skills
• is reliable and trustworthy
• shows adaptability and resilience

Cara Veterinary is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.