Licensed Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401k

CE support

Pet perks

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Cardiology team in Lynnwood, WA. The cardiology department is growing and welcomes an individual with interest in echocardiograms, EKGs, radiographs, Holter monitoring, and interventional medicine.

We offer a full-time position with anesthesia experience required, supporting veterinarians to deliver high-quality care, educate clients, and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) required or pending licensure.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred; cardio experience is a bonus.
• Must have anesthesia experience.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques; keep treatment areas, rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Cardiology experience

Anesthesia experience

Job description

Description

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle-Licensed Veterinary Technician-Cardiology

Full-time

Lynnwood, WA

Schedule

Alternating weeks | Wednesday-Saturday 8a-6:30p | Monday -Thursday 8a-6:30p

Who We Are

TheVeterinarySpecialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency andCritical Careand Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach toveterinarymedicine. We support Emergency andCritical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.

We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle islooking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Cardiology team! Our cardiology department is growing, and we would love to work with an individual that has a strong interest in echocardiograms, EKGs, thoracic radiographs, Holter Monitor placement, genetic and acquired cardiac disease, and interventional medicine.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) required or pending licensure
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred-cardio experience is a bonus
• Must have anesthesia experience

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation-$27-38/hr -Thrive reviews performance and compensation as part of its approach to recognizing contributions and supporting competitive growth
• Sign-on bonus-$3,000
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k program
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and 3 days PTO to complete

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$27-38/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.