Licensed Veterinary Technician - Relief

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital in Silverdale, WA is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our relief technician team. This AAHA-accredited, small animal and emergency practice focuses on high-quality medicine and compassionate patient care, with a collaborative culture and a Fear Free certified environment.

Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between clients and doctors and providing compassionate care for our patients, including venipuncture, anesthesia

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with current license to practice in Washington.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dental radiography and cleaning
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Care for hospitalized patients

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent

Job description

At VCA Central Kitsap Animal Hospital, we are seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our relief technician team. A candidate that will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Come and join our busy, AAHA-accredited, small animal and emergency practice in Silverdale, Washington. We are an official Fear Free Certified Practice and we're looking for a devoted team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, and is invested in the success of the entire team. Someone who takes enormous pride in their ability to listen and speak to clients like a trusted friend. A service-minded professional who is energized by the gratitude of others and in the satisfaction of a job done right. If this describes you, then we want you on our team.

Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between clients and doctors and providing compassionate care for our patients.

• venipuncture


• catheter placement


• radiology


• anesthesia monitoring


• physical examinations and patient assessment


• surgical preparation and assisting


• dental radiography and cleaning


• laboratory work


• pharmacy


• patient recovery


• care for hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Full and part time positions available. Emergency or Primary Care.

You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of talented doctor team. You will sharpen your skills - and even learn some new techniques - and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at "vcacareers.com".

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.