Licensed Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) - Olympia Pet Emergency

Olympia Pet Emergency; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Job summary

Olympia Pet Emergency is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for the overnight shift to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing quality veterinary care, assisting with surgeries, and maintaining medical records. You must be licensed in Washington, and prior experience in emergency care is preferred.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, and 401(k) options. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in veterinary care, apply now!

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Washington as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in emergency care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations, determine animal requirements, and provide patient care.
• Support surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status.

Skills

Licensed in the state of Washington

2+ years experience in emergency care

4+ years experience in general veterinary practice

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) - Olympia Pet Emergency

PetVet Care Centers' Olympia Pet Emergency is currently seeking Licensed Veterinary Technician (Overnight Shift) to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Licensed in the state of Washington or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• 2+ years experience specific to emergency; or 4+ years experience in general veterinary practice

Schedule

• 4 x 10 hour shifts
• Must be flexible in scheduling.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$32 — $35 USD

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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