Licensed Veterinary Technician

Urban Animal; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays

Discounted pet care

401k plan

Worker-Owner path

3-day work week

Job summary

Urban Animal in Seattle seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our cooperative, worker-owned team and deliver compassionate care in a fast-paced setting.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, prepare patients for procedures, and maintain records while focusing on client experience and team collaboration. Our clinic emphasizes option-based medicine and open governance with supportive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician (emergency/referral or specialty background is a plus).
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across staff levels.
• Strong client communication and compassionate animal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepare patients for surgery.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia; manage patients during surgery and recovery.
• Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Urban Animal Seattle, Washington, United States

About this position

ABOUT URBAN ANIMAL

With an inclusive culture, Urban Animal provides smart and sensible veterinary care for patients in a collaborative workplace. We are building a worker cooperative, a different kind of employee ownership within the industry. Urban Animal's Worker-Owners use governance to help shape what their jobs look like and how care is delivered. COME JOIN US IN DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

Founded in 2012, Urban Animal pioneered a different approach of veterinary care - option-based medicine, with some of the industry's best skilled professionals. This supports accessibility through candid conversations and zero upsell. Urban Animal operates two fast-paced, walk-in locations where we also offer appointments and one appointment-only model for our diverse clientele. Most importantly, we provide a compassionate and frank attitude towards caring for cats and dogs in the community.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Based on experience and job-leveling

• Medical insurance including vision and dental, with a paid portion of monthly benefits by Urban Animal.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) - three weeks equal to hours worked per week, based on job classification.


• Observed paid holidays if it falls on your normally scheduled shift. (New Years Day [Jan 1], Memorial Day, Juneteenth [June 19], Independence Day [July 4], Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas [December 25])


• Discounted veterinary care for personal pets and discounted veterinary care for select friends and family


• Discounted ORCA card.


• Eligibility to participate in our 401k plan one year after your effective start date. Urban Animal matches 100% up to 3% and 50% of 4% and 5%. Employer match is 100% immediately vested.


• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources


• Eligibility after one year to become a Worker-Owner in Urban Animal's Worker Cooperative


• A three-day work week

Company-paid monthly benefit varies depending on hours per week worked and plan selected. There are partial benefits available to part-time team members. This summary is not a guarantee of benefits, and all plans are subject to change. Any errors and/or omissions are unintentional.

About the Role

• Licensed Veterinary Technician / Reports to: Back of House (BOH) Manager

What You'll Do

• High level focus on client experience and customer service


• Ensures high quality care for our patients


• Development of personal professional goals.


• Assists the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery


• Administers and monitors anesthesia; manages patients during surgery and recovery


• Prepares estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies

Qualifications

Education, Licensure and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience working as a veterinary technician (background in emergency/referral or specialty practices is a plus)


• Washington State Veterinary Technician License

General Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.


• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and able to deal with them when they are stressed, ill or in pain.


• Well-spoken and approaches job duties in a mature and professional manner.


• Experience working in a team environment and collaborates well with all levels of team members.


• Stress management skills in a busy, fast-paced team atmosphere


• Physical Effort


• Work requires lifting and carrying animals (assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.) and must be able to stand for extended periods of time and frequently work in a bent position.


• Working conditions:


• May be exposed to unpleasant odors including animal urine and feces, different noises, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Wages and Benefits

Urban Animal Licensed Veterinary Technicians base hourly salary range is based on proficiently performing skills within designated job levels and an employee's compliance with company policies and programs. Benefits are outlined below and are separate from the hourly wage.

Urban Animal Benefits

We value employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including a collaborative workplace culture that nurtures, celebrates, and rewards your contributions. All benefits become effective after 60 days unless otherwise noted.

• Benefits are separate from compensation for all eligible employees based on the average hours consistently worked by an employee.


• Medical insurance, including vision and dental insurance.


• Two insurance benefit tiers determining the monthly premium amount paid by the employee, those working at least 30 hours a week and those working 36 hours or more. A portion of the monthly premium for employee coverage is paid by Urban Animal.


• For employees consistently working more than 30 hours a week, Paid Time Off (PTO) is earned based on an employee's tenure with Urban Animal and available to use as accrued after first 60 days of employment.


• 0-5 years earns at a rate of 0.06 hours per hour worked


• 5 and more years earns at the rate of 0.08 hours per hour worked


• Observed paid holidays if it falls on your normally scheduled shift.


• New Years Day (Jan 1), Memorial Day, Juneteenth (June 19), Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas (December 25).


• Employee Discount on veterinary services/products based on job classification.


• Friend/Family discount of 20% for designated number of pets based on job classification.


• Discounted ORCA card.


• A three-day work week.


• Eligibility to participate in our 401k plan one year after your effective start date. Urban Animal matches 100% up to 3% and 50% of 4% and 5%. Employer match is 100% immediately vested.


• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources


• Opportunity to become a Worker-Owner by joining Urban Animal's Worker's Cooperative, after 12 months of accumulative employment, attending membership orientation, and paying membership dues.

**Percentage of company-paid monthly benefit varies depending on hours per week worked and health plan selected. Percentages noted are for roles working 36 hours or more each week. There are partial benefits available to part-time team members.

This summary is not a guarantee of benefits, and all plans are subject to change. Any errors and/or omissions are unintentional.