Licensed Veterinary Technician/Anesthesia and Surgical Support

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital Inc; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

401k with employer match

Employee pet discounts

PTO (Vacation and sick)

Performance based bonuses

Paid continuing education

Paid veterinary licensing and dues

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital Inc is a family-owned, AAHA-accredited full-service veterinary practice in Federal Way, WA. We are adding a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team to provide exceptional patient and client experiences in our renovated, state-of-the-art facility.

We value teamwork and a supportive environment, with opportunities for career advancement, paid licensing dues, continuing education, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• LVT license (or RVT/CVT) is REQUIRED.
• Associates degree from an accredited veterinary technology program.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Effective communication between staff and clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records.
• Triage by phone and in person.
• Collect lab samples and perform basic cytology.
• Place IV catheters and calculate drug/dose rates.
• Administer medications via all routes.
• Position and obtain radiographs; assist with dental procedures.

Skills

multitask under pressure

effective communication

Education

LVT license / RVT / CVT

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is a family owned, full-service veterinary AAHA accredited practice established in the Federal Way community for over 50 years. We are looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team. Our practice completed a total renovation in 2023 creating a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility ready to continue providing our loyal community with exceptional veterinary care.

We work as a cohesive group to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our support staff is the foundation to our busy practice and our current five tenured LVTs are an invaluable asset to our team.

Although experience is preferred, all LVT candidates are welcome. Candidates must have passion for veterinary medicine and be able to provide an outstanding patient/client experience. The ability to prioritize and multi-task as well as effectively communicate among staff and clients is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Medical record keeping
• Phone and in-person triage
• Lab sample collection (blood, urine, cytology, etc.)
• Basic cytologic interpretation of lab samples
• IV catheter placement
• Basic drug and fluid rate calculations
• Administer medications in all routes
• Proper positioning and taking of radiographs
• Client education (verbal and written)
• Surgical prep/monitoring/post-operative:
  • Prepare and maintain surgical/dental suites, patients, and equipment for surgery/COHAT
  • Perform anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery with appropriate documentation
  • Perform endotracheal intubation
  • Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative as needed
  • Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, radiographs, and extractions permitted by Washington State Law

Qualifications

• LVT (or equivalent RVT, CVT) License REQUIRED
• Associate's Degree from accredited veterinary technology program
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Effective communication between staff and clients is essential

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation package
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Employee pet discounts
  • PTO (Vacation and sick)
  • Performance based bonuses
  • Paid continuing education
  • Paid veterinary licensing and association dues
  • Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Access
  • Financial, legal, and counseling services
  • Mental health care
  • Elder care and family planning/child care assistance
  • Educational programs
  • Membership discounts (gym, shopping, etc.)
• Fun Working Environment