Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Overnight ER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

ESOP

Profit sharing

Continuing education travel allowances

Job summary

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty in North Seattle seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our overnight ER team. You will deliver high-quality emergency care for dogs, cats, and small exotics, collaborating with veterinarians and techs in a fast-paced, teaching setting.

This Thursday–Saturday 7pm–7am role offers $33–$45/hr with shift differentials, plus medical benefits, ESOP participation, profit sharing, and generous continuing education travel support.

Qualifications

• WA State LVT license required.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset and desire to work in a teaching environment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced 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 procedures.
• Monitor and care for critical and hospitalized patients.
• Communicate clearly with clients.
• Collaborate with attending doctors and team members.
• Follow and support patient safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment.
• Support documentation and medical records accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Teaching environment

Multitasking

Compassion

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Overnight ER

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

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 a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our 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.
• 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).
• This is a Thursday - Saturday 7pm-7am position
• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts in addition to hourly rates and overlap for Saturday nights.
• Competitive medical benefits, quarterly profit sharing, 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.