Licensed Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE allowance and paid CE

License and professional dues reimburs

Employee pet discount

401(k)

Job summary

Lien Animal Clinic in Seattle is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our fast-paced small animal practice. You will support veterinarians, manage patient flow, and maintain medical records with a high standard of care.

Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, dental radiography, lab work, and client communication. We value teamwork, empathy, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician license.
• At least 2 years of experience as a LVT.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV placement, patient monitoring, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, and lab sample handling.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients during outpatient appointments.
• Assist medical team to maximize productivity and patient flow.
• Obtain patient histories and document findings; maintain medical records.
• Perform anesthesia and monitoring, dentistry and dental radiographs, and nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain clean, sterile treatment areas and labs; assist in exams and procedures.
• Prepare patients, medications and equipment for examinations and surgeries.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Patient monitoring

Endotracheal intubation

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Laboratory sample collection

Oral and written communication

LVT license

Crisis response

Empathy in care

Education

Washington State Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Description

Salary Range: Starting at $30/hour, with higher pay available based on experience

Why Join Our Team?

At Lien Animal Clinic, we're a fast-paced, well-established small animal practice in the heart of West Seattle. Since 1951, we've proudly cared for generations of pets and the people who love them.

Our team of four veterinarians and 20+ support staff is collaborative, supportive, and passionate about providing exceptional patient care. We value kindness, teamwork, curiosity, and continuous learning while maintaining a positive, enjoyable workplace.

If you're looking for a hospital where your skills are respected, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Core Values

Service: deliver exceptional service

Empathy: lead with care

Accountability: achieve meaningful outcomes

Joy: be a source of light

Exploration: learn to fuel growth

Team: connect for success

Role Description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) is a key member of our medical team, providing primary support to our veterinarians, fellow support staff and patients. They must be able to pay attention to and maintain very high standards of patient care. Excellent technical medical skills are required. The Licensed Veterinary Technician must be able to communicate well with clients, showing care and concern for their pets. In addition, the technician must be able to organize and delegate the activities in the downstairs treatment room and communicate well with other staff members. The role of the Licensed Veterinary Technician can be challenging and requires excellent interpersonal skills dealing with both clients and staff. They must be able to work independently, pay attention to detail and respond quickly and calmly to crisis.

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients during outpatient appointments.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Obtain patient histories, accurately document findings, and maintain complete medical records.
• Perform anesthesia and sedation induction and monitoring, dentistry including dental radiographs and charting, obtain diagnostic radiographs, and provide nursing care as instructed by the DVM to hospitalized patients.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, surgical suite, exam rooms, and labs.
• Prepare patients, medications and equipment for examinations, surgery, dentistry and sedated procedures.
• Collect and prepare patient lab samples for in-house and reference lab diagnostic screening.
• Mentor and support veterinary assistants and fellow technicians while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician license.
• At least 2 years of experience as a LVT
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in:
  • Venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • Patient monitoring
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Able to enter medical notes and maintain medical records.
• Able to lift 40lbs unassisted.
• Strong desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients through all life stages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• CE allowance and paid CE
• License and professional dues reimbursement
• Employee pet discount (75% off services, 50% off products, and free exams)
• 401(k)

Take the Stress Out of Commuting

Through our commuter benefits program, you can use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses, helping stretch your paycheck further. Enjoy flexible enrollment, easy access to funds, and rollover balances that stay with you throughout your Thrive career.

Additional Perks

Free On-Site Parking! This clinic is closed each day for a 1-hour lunch block from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

Schedule

Full-time position (34–36 hours/week) working four days per week. No weekends or overnight shifts.