Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT PawDoc Surgery and Dental Center

PawDoc; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401K with company contribution

PTO

CE allowance

Reimbursement for license fees

Job summary

PawDoc Urgent Care + Surgery Dental Center - Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Surgery and Dental department. This new center opens January 2027 and offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for an active WA LVT license.

We provide a concierge-style experience focused on transparency, client education, and stress-free care for pets, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, wellness, and career growth. Starting pay is $32-$36 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Washington LVT license required.
• Experience in veterinary surgery or dental preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery and dental procedures as part of a patient-care team.
• Assist in patient prep, monitoring and post-operative recovery.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to develop and execute care plans.

Skills

Washington LVT license

Surgery & Dental support

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT PawDoc Surgery and Dental Center

PawDoc Urgent Care + Surgery Dental Center - Tacoma, Washington, United States

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY WITH A NEW URGENT CARE AND DENTAL SURGERY CENTER IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON! $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS with an active Washington LVT License! Opening January 2027!

We are looking for an LVT to work in our Surgery and Dental department!

We are opening a new PawDoc Urgent Care and Surgery Dental Center in Tacoma, Washington! At PawDoc, we are reimagining veterinary care to be more accessible, transparent, and stress-free for every pet family. By combining high-quality medicine with a concierge-style experience, we make it easier for pet parents to get the care their pets need, without the anxiety or uncertainty.

Our client-centric approach is designed around convenience and connection. From pre-visit digital onboarding to real-time SMS updates, we keep pet owners informed and engaged every step of the way. Our reception-less, open lobby ensures every client and pet is personally welcomed, while our team takes time to sit down with clients, review care plans, build trust, and take care of pets.

Every detail, from warm greetings to thoughtful pick-up experiences—is intentional. We’re not just providing veterinary services, we’re creating a personalized partnership in care that puts the human-animal bond at the center of everything we do.

We understand the friction in veterinary medicine. That's why we work to combat compassion fatigue and burnout, focusing on collaboration, creativity, and wellness to support your career and personal goals.

Our compensation package includes starting base pay between $32-$36 per hour.

We offer a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• health insurance (vision, medical, dental, health savings/flexible spending)
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• PTO
• CE allowance
• reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
• and more.

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational supportand resourcesthat allow teams to thrive.

As we grow, wearecommitted to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values

Our culture is built on five core values that guide how we workand serve:

• Respect
• Learning
• Do theRightThing
• WowService
• Fun

If these resonate with you,you’llfit right in.

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.

Compensation Range

$32 - $36 USD