Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part-Time | Weekday Schedule

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, Inc.; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Retirement matching

PTO starting at 60 hours annually

Paid continuing education, license-ren

Professional dues

Bereavement leave 24 hours annually

Job summary

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is hiring a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for our veterinary clinic. You’ll work alongside a lead LVT, experienced veterinarians, a clinic manager, and a staff of veterinary assistants.

Your focus will be hands-on patient care, with minimal responsibility for training other staff. New graduates are welcome, with onboarding and mentorship tailored to their experience, and a schedule that avoids weekends.

Qualifications

• Active Washington veterinary technician license or pathway to obtain before duties.
• Attention to patient safety and willingness to ask questions.
• Clear, respectful communication with coworkers and clients.
• Interest in surgery, community veterinary care, and animal welfare.
• New graduates welcome with onboarding and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after surgery.
• Monitor anesthesia and vital signs; report changes.
• Place catheters, collect samples, administer meds, assist tests.
• Support veterinarians during public appointments and surgical procedures.
• Maintain medical records and controlled-substance documentation.
• Explain home care and discharge instructions to clients.
• Maintain safe, organized treatment and surgical spaces.

Skills

Active WA veterinary technicianLicense

Surgical assistance

Patient monitoring

Clear communication

Education

Veterinary TechnicianCertification program

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Medical records software

Job description

$26–$30 per hour · Wednesdays, Thursdays, and one additional weekday

New graduates and experienced technicians welcome

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is hiring a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for our veterinary clinic. You’ll work alongside a lead LVT, experienced veterinarians, a clinic manager, and a staff of veterinary assistants. Your focus will be hands-on patient care, with minimal responsibility for training other staff.

What your week looks like

You’ll work Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus Monday, Tuesday, or Friday—whichever works best for you. No on-call and no weekends.

Our clinic has two days each week focused primarily on surgery, with a mix of surgery and public appointments on the remaining days.

You’ll help prepare patients, monitor anesthesia, support recovery, and provide care during public appointments. Our lead LVT and experienced veterinarians provide clinical guidance and support. New graduates are welcome, with onboarding and mentorship tailored to their experience.

What you’ll do

• Provide nursing care before, during, and after surgery.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs, communicating changes promptly to the veterinarian.
• Place catheters, collect samples, administer prescribed medications, and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Support veterinarians during public appointments and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and controlled-substance documentation.
• Explain home care and discharge instructions to clients.
• Work with the clinical team to maintain safe, organized treatment and surgical spaces.

What we’re looking for

• An active Washington veterinary technician license, or a pathway to obtaining one before beginning licensed duties.
• Careful attention to patient safety and a willingness to ask questions.
• Clear, respectful communication with coworkers and clients.
• Interest in surgery, community veterinary care, and animal welfare.

Prior shelter experience is not required. Spanish language skills are welcome but not required. Technicians credentialed in other states and recent veterinary technology graduates are encouraged to apply.

Pay and benefits

• $26–$30 per hour, based on relevant experience and skills.
• PTO starting at 60 hours annually based on a 20-hour workweek, increasing proportionately with additional weekly hours.
• Life insurance at no cost to you.
• Retirement matching of up to 3.5%, beginning after six months of employment.
• Paid continuing education, license renewals, and professional dues.
• 24 hours of bereavement leave annually, including up to eight hours for the death of a personal pet.

This part-time position does not include employer-sponsored medical, vision, or dental coverage.

About the work

Our clinic serves both shelter animals and pets belonging to community members who need affordable veterinary care. You’ll contribute directly to animals’ recovery, readiness for adoption, and ability to stay with the families who love them.

This is an active clinical position involving standing, bending, animal handling, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. The work includes exposure to cleaning agents, medical equipment, and animals with varying medical and behavioral needs.