Licensed Veterinary Technician-Oncology

AAVMP; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

401(k) with match

Free CE courses

Pet Discounts

Paid parental leave

Backup childcare

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team in Lynnwood, WA. This full-time role requires at least one year of clinical experience and WA licensure or pending status.

You will provide high-quality oncology care and exceptional client service in a busy, collaborative hospital. You’ll perform chemotherapy setup, venipuncture, cystocentesis, and record-keeping with EzyVet/SmartFlow.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician in WA or pending licensure.
• Committed to a stress-free environment for patients.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to adapt to hospital needs.

Responsibilities

• Use a Fear Free approach to handling patients and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain patient records with EzyVet and SmartFlow.
• Administer injectable and oral medications; understand chemotherapeutic agents.
• Set up and assist with chemotherapy, tissue sampling, and diagnostic procedures.
• Handle hazardous waste and follow chemotherapy safety protocols.
• Perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, and basic lab procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients and update on treatment plans.
• Support gold standard veterinary care and patient well-being.

Skills

Fear Free

Client communication

Record keeping

Safety protocols

Chemotherapy knowledge

Team attitude

Adaptable schedule

Education

WA LVT/CVT/RVT license

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Full-time

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Lynnwood, Washington

Who we are

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team!

Your Experience & Skills

• Has at least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience
• Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to work every day
• Is committed to providing a stress-free environment for our patients
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
• Has a flexible schedule and is willing to adapt to the needs of the hospital
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) in WA state or pending licensure

You are Willing and Able to

As an Oncology LVT, you’ll be responsible for providing high-quality care to our oncology patients, both hospitalized and outpatient, while delivering exceptional client service. Specific tasks include:

• Utilizing a Fear Free approach to handling patients and following safety protocols
• Maintaining accurate patient records using EzyVet and SmartFlow
• Administering injectable and oral medications (antiemetics, steroids, etc.) and understanding chemotherapeutic agents and protocols
• Setting up and assisting with chemotherapy, tissue sampling, and other diagnostic procedures
• Demonstrating understanding of hazardous waste handling and chemotherapy safety protocols
• Performing venipuncture, cystocentesis, and laboratory procedures (e.g., blood smears, PCV/TS)
• Communicating effectively with clients, providing updates and ensuring their understanding of treatment plans
• Supporting our gold standard veterinary care and advocating for the well-being of our patients

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay --$27-38/hr
• Sign On bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27-38/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.