Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lien Animal Clinic; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Four-day workweek (Tue-Fri)

No weekends or overnight shifts

One-hour lunch break

Surgery & Dentistry focused caseload

Free on-site parking

Supportive team culture

Job summary

lien Animal Clinic in West Seattle seeks a skilled Veterinary Technician to join a four-veterinarian practice focused on anesthesia, dentistry, and inpatient care. The successful candidate will support doctors, monitor patients, and maintain meticulous medical records within a collaborative, supportive environment.

The role offers a stable full-time schedule (34–36 hours per week) Tue-Fri, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM with a daily 12:30–1:30 lunch break, and no weekends or overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician license.
• At least 2 years of LVT experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, anesthesia monitoring, dental radiography, and lab work.
• Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted.
• Strong desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting patients.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients during outpatient appointments.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Obtain patient histories, document findings, and maintain complete medical records.
• Perform anesthesia and sedation induction and monitoring, dentistry including radiographs and charting, and nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Use safe restraining techniques and maintain clean, sterile treatment areas 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 testing.
• Mentor and support veterinary assistants and fellow technicians.

Skills

Washington State license

2+ years LVT

Excellent communication

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia assistance

Job description

Description

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.

What You'll Love About Lien Animal Clinic

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Registered Veterinary Technicians
• Four-day workweek with a consistent Tuesday-Friday schedule
• No weekends or overnight shifts
• Dedicated one-hour lunch break daily, as the hospital closes from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
• Surgery and dentistry-focused caseload, allowing technicians to fully utilize and expand their advanced technical skills
• No outpatient technician appointments currently, allowing greater focus on anesthesia, dentistry, surgical support, and inpatient care
• A supportive, close-knit team culture where collaboration and camaraderie are part of daily life
• Large, complimentary parking lot available for both employees and clients
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinarians who value technician input and professional growth

Schedule

Full-time position (34-36 hours per week)

• Tuesday-Friday
• 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (typically finishing closer to 5:30 PM)
• Daily lunch closure from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
• No weekends
• No overnight shifts

This schedule offers the work-life balance many veterinary professionals are looking for while still providing opportunities to work with interesting and rewarding cases.

You'll Have the Opportunity To

Fully utilize your Washington State Veterinary Technician license while working alongside experienced veterinarians in a collaborative environment that emphasizes high-quality medicine, patient advocacy, and continuous learning. Our surgery and dentistry-focused caseload provides excellent opportunities to strengthen your skills in anesthesia, patient monitoring, dental radiography, and advanced technical procedures while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Additional Perks

Free On-Site Parking

Enjoy convenient, complimentary parking with a large lot available for both employees and clients.

Protected Lunch Break

We believe breaks matter. Our clinic closes daily from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, ensuring team members have dedicated time to recharge during the workday.

Surgery & Dentistry Focused

For technicians who love utilizing their skills to the fullest, our current caseload is concentrated on surgery and dentistry, creating an environment where your technical expertise can truly shine.

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.

You’ll have the opportunity to fully utilize your LVT license, working alongside experienced veterinarians while practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Compensationnegotiablebased on credentials and experience withahourly pay rate starting at$31 - $35/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.