Licensed Veterinary Technician: Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Petcare-Hospital-; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Pet perks

401k

Continuing education

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Petcare Hospital and Wellness Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician in Mill Creek, WA. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for dogs and cats across Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Bothell, Snohomish, and Everett.

We offer fear-free techniques, strong team culture, and opportunities for professional growth including free CE and scholarship options. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants who hold WA licensure.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to enter medical notes and maintain medical records; type 45 wpm.
• Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted.
• Strong desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine.
• Positive, kind and trustworthy communication to patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a valued team member.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients during outpatient appointments.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintainpositive patient flow.
• Obtain pertinent health history and information from clients andmaintainmedical charts.
• Assistinmaintainingrelevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Perform anesthesia and sedation induction and monitoring, dentistry including dental radiographs and charting, obtain diagnostic radiographs, and provide nursing care as instructed by the DVM to hospitalized patients.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, surgical suite, exam rooms, and labs.
• Prepare patients, medications and equipment for examinations, surgery, dentistry and sedated procedures.
• Collect and prepare patient lab samples for in-house and reference lab diagnostic screening.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membershipoptions, medications, andadditionaltreatments.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Nursing skills

Typing 45 wpm

Vital signs

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Medical records entry

Empathetic care

Team mentorship

Education

Washington State Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Petcare Hospital and Wellness Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician in Mill Creek, WA. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for dogs and cats across Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Bothell, Snohomish, and Everett.

We offer fear-free techniques, strong team culture, and opportunities for professional growth including free CE and scholarship options. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants who hold WA licensure.