Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid License Renewal Fees

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. Spanaway Veterinary Clinic in Spanaway, WA seeks a credentialed veterinary technician to join our growing team.

You’ll perform IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiographs, and perioperative care alongside four full-time doctors. We value learning in a family-like atmosphere, mentoring from tenured technicians and doctors, and a schedule Monday–Saturday 7am–6:30pm with no nights or Sundays.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills including IV catheter placement and anesthesia monitoring.
• Willingness to learn and provide compassionate animal care in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive hospital culture and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of treatments and procedures as trained.
• Assist doctors with surgeries, anesthesia, and perioperative care.
• Prepare patients, dental prophylaxis, radiographs, and facility protocols.

Skills

IV catheters

Venipuncture

Anesthesia induction

Radiographs

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Spanaway Veterinary Clinic in Spanaway, WA is searching for a credentialed Veterinary Technician to add to our growing team!

About Us:

Our hospital has 4 full-time doctors. We are open Monday-Saturday. We are a fast paced clinic who sees a mixture of dogs, cats, and exotics. Our doctors, support staff and managers all work together to provide the most comprehensive care and customer service for our patients, clients and the referring veterinary community.

What to Expect:

• Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
• A team that operates and feels like a family. We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.
• A great learning environment! Our tenured team of technicians and doctors enjoy having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer technicians. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.
• Quality Medicine. Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services
• A Management team that is present. We care about our employees and your engagement in your job. We listen to your thoughts, opinions, and value your input as an employee.

About You:

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.)
• Passionate about learning and caring for animals
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and genuinely love working with people that share that same value.

Anticipated Schedule:

• Monday – Saturday
• Business hours of 7am-6:30pm, no nights, no on-call, no Sundays
• Closed on major holidays

Compensation:

• Eligible for Periodic Bonus Opportunities
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off for Full Time Positions
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.spanawayvet.com/

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

• If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.