Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - ECC overnight

Timberline-Veterinary-Emergency-and-Specialty; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (TVES) in Seattle, WA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for the overnight ER team. You will deliver high‑level emergency and specialty care, triage incoming patients, administer medications, and collaborate closely with veterinarians and staff.

The role emphasizes anesthesia in addition to ER duties, strong teamwork, and a commitment to teaching others in a private, employee‑owned hospital culture.

Qualifications

• WA State LVT license is required.
• Anesthesia skills in addition to ER skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Growth mindset and willingness to teach others.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced ER setting.
• Compassion, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Triage and pre-exam of incoming emergency patients.
• Perform treatments and administer medications.
• Fill prescriptions and perform laboratory testing.
• Anesthetize and monitor patients for outpatient and OR procedures as needed.
• Monitor and care for critical and hospitalized patients.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.
• Collaborate with attending doctors and team members.
• Uphold patient safety protocols and PEAK Principles.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment for the next shift.

Skills

WA LVT license

Anesthesia skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Teaching mindset

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - ECC overnight

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (TVES) is a local, privately-owned hospital with a strong culture of collaboration, transparency, and growth. Located in North Seattle, we’re a rapidly growing 24/7 Emergency and Specialty practice dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, supporting our community and fostering the professional development of our team.

Our mission is:

“Leading through exceptional veterinary care and sustainable employee ownership.”

Our hospital's mission is guided by our PEAK Principles :

• P atient care
• E ngagement
• A ccountability
• K nowledge Growth

Position Summary

TVES is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Overnight Emergency team . This is a great opportunity to advance your skills in a specialty setting while working in a supportive, collaborative, privately owned, and employee-focused hospital.

Excellent emergency, critical, and specialty care requires exceptional technical skills and a strong team approach. At Timberline, we believe veterinary technicians are our greatest asset. We are seeking additional Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) to join our fast growing ER team, providing outstanding emergency care while helping build an engaged, supportive workplace.

LVTs at Timberline work closely with veterinarians and teammates to deliver high-quality patient care for dogs, cats, and small exotic pets, while contributing to our culture of collaboration, engagement, and employee ownership.

What You’ll Do:

• Triage and pre-exam of incoming emergency patients
• Perform treatments and administer medications
• Fill prescriptions and perform laboratory testing
• Anesthetize and monitor patients for outpatient and OR procedures as needed
• Monitor and care for critical and hospitalized patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Collaborate with attending doctors and team members
• Follow and support patient safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment for the next shift
• Support documentation, medical record accuracy, and upholding our PEAK Principles

What We’re Looking For:

• Active WA State LVT license.
• Anesthesia skills in addition to ER skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset and desire to work in a teaching environment.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• Hourly compensation is based on experience and skill level ($33 – $45/hr).
• Quarterly profit share is paid in addition to hourly rate
• We are providing a $1000 signing bonus
• This is a Thursday - Saturday 7am-7am position. We would also be willing to consider candidates interested in What You’ll Do:
• Triage and pre-exam of incoming emergency patients
• Perform treatments and administer medications
• Fill prescriptions and perform laboratory testing
• Anesthetize and monitor patients for outpatient and OR procedures as needed
• Monitor and care for critical and hospitalized patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Collaborate with attending doctors and team members
• Follow and support patient safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment for the next shift
• Support documentation, medical record accuracy, and upholding our PEAK Principles

What We’re Looking For:

• Active WA State LVT license.
• Anesthesia skills in addition to ER skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset and desire to work in a teaching environment.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• Hourly compensation is based on experience and skill level ($33 – $45/hr).
• Quarterly profit share is paid in addition to hourly rate
• We are providing a $1000 signing bonus
• This is a Thursday - Saturday 7pm-7am position. We would also be willing to be flexible with scheduling a variety of shorter shifts to fit your availability in four 10 hour shifts or part time 3 day a week equaling 6 or 8 hour shifts.
• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts in addition to hourly rates and overlap for Saturday nights.
• Competitive medical benefits, 401K with match, stock appreciation rights, and participation in our future Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities for veterinary and leadership topics, with travel and lodging allowances every other year.
• As an emergency and specialty hospital, all team members are required to participate in a rotation for holiday coverage, which includes working at least one summer and one winter holiday.

If you’re passionate about patient care, love collaborative medicine, and want to grow in a privately owned practice where your skills are valued ~ we’d love to meet you.

• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts in addition to hourly rates and overlap for Saturday nights.
• Competitive medical benefits, 401K with match, stock appreciation rights, and participation in our future Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities for veterinary and leadership topics, with travel and lodging allowances every other year.
• As an emergency and specialty hospital, all team members are required to participate in a rotation for holiday coverage, which includes working at least one summer and one winter holiday.

If you’re passionate about patient care, love collaborative medicine, and want to grow in a privately owned practice where your skills are valued ~ we’d love to meet you.