Licensed Veterinary Technician - General Practice Vet Tech

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development assistance

Employee Discount

Medical Clerk License paid

Fear Free Certification paid

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for our General Practice in Gig Harbor, WA. This full-time role offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in good standing and a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities include triage, client education, anesthesia, IV catheter placement, labs, and assisting doctors in surgery. Weekend and holiday shifts are required with weekend differential. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT required.
• Two to Three Years experience in a veterinary hospital is required.
• Emergency or Urgent Care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and client education.
• Provide anesthesia induction, monitoring and post-operative pain control.
• Perform IV catheter placement and sample collection.
• Oversee hospitalized patients and communicate status to doctors.
• Maintain medical records and invoicing.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Emergency/urgent care experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

LVT/CVT

Avimark software experience

Tools

Avimark Software

Job description

Lakefield Veterinary Group seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for our General Practice in Gig Harbor, WA. This full-time role offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in good standing and a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities include triage, client education, anesthesia, IV catheter placement, labs, and assisting doctors in surgery. Weekend and holiday shifts are required with weekend differential. Benefits are provided.