Licensed Veterinary Technician-Oncology

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team in Lynnwood, WA. This full-time position supports inpatient and outpatient oncology patients, delivering compassionate care and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities include Fear Free patient handling, accurate medical records with EzyVet and SmartFlow, administering medications, chemotherapy setup, venipuncture, lab work, and clear client

Qualifications

• Has at least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Committed to a stress-free environment for patients.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Flexible schedule and adaptable to hospital needs.
• WA state license as LVT/CVT/RVT or pending licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to oncology patients (inpatient and outpatient).
• Utilize Fear Free handling and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records with EzyVet and SmartFlow.
• Administer injections and oral medications; understand chemotherapeutic agents.
• Set up and assist with chemotherapy, tissue sampling, and diagnostics.
• Adhere to hazardous waste handling and chemotherapy safety protocols.
• Perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, and basic lab procedures.
• Communicate with clients and explain treatment plans.
• Support gold standard veterinary care and patient well-being.

Skills

Team-oriented

Stress-free environment

Fast-paced

Flexible schedule

1 year clinical experience

LVT/CVT/RVT licensed

Education

WA Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) or pending

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Job Description

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Oncology

Full-time

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Lynnwood, Washington

Who weare

TheVeterinarySpecialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency andCritical Careand Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach toveterinarymedicine. We support Emergency andCritical 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. &n