Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Stock appreciation rights

Quarterly profit sharing

Competitive medical benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Travel and lodging allowances for CE

Job summary

Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty in Seattle is seeking a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Surgery team. This role offers exposure to advanced perioperative care in a busy, privately owned hospital focused on collaboration and growth.

You’ll assist with pre-op, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery, communicate with clients, and help maintain a clean, safe surgical environment. WA LVT license required; 3+ years in veterinary specialty preferred.

Qualifications

• WA State LVT license is required.
• 3+ years in veterinary specialty (surgery strongly preferred).
• Strong anesthesia experience and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with orthopedic equipment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset and willingness to work in a teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient histories, pre-exams, and recheck appointments.
• Prepare patients for surgery; assist the surgeon during soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia; develop anesthetic protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV catheterization, radiographs, and lab work.
• Manage post-operative care and client communication.
• Maintain surgical suites, equipment, sterile packs, and inventory.
• Support documentation, medical record accuracy, and upholding PEAK Principles.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Sterile technique

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Education

WA State LVT license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

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 Surgery 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.

As a Surgery LVT at TVES, you’ll play an essential role in delivering exceptional perioperative care. You’ll support patients through pre-op, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery, communicate closely with clients, and help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized surgical environment. Our technicians are trusted partners in patient care, client communication, and maintaining the high standards that define our teaching-hospital culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct patient histories, pre-exams, and recheck appointments.
• Prepare patients for surgery; assist the surgeon during soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia; develop anesthetic protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV catheterization, radiographs, and lab work.
• Manage post-operative care and client communication.
• Maintain surgical suites, equipment, sterile packs, and inventory.
• Support documentation, medical record accuracy, and upholding our PEAK Principles.

What We’re Looking For:

• WA State LVT license.
• 3+ years in veterinary specialty (surgery strongly preferred).
• Strong anesthesia experience and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with orthopedic equipment is a plus!
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset and desire to work in a teaching environment.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• As an emergency and specialty hospital, all team members participate in a fair rotation of holidays.
• Hourly compensation is based on experience and skill level ($33 – $45/hr).
• 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.
• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts and are added on top of hourly pay.

If you're passionate about surgery, love collaborative medicine, and want to grow in a specialty setting where your skills are valued ~ we’d love to meet you.