Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Weekend and night shift differentials

Continuing education budget

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and PTO

Employee assistance program

Burnout prevention systems

On-site specialists for case consults

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for their surgery department at Summit Veterinary Referral Center in Tacoma, WA. Candidates will provide high-quality surgical support, monitor anesthesia, and maintain patient records. The position requires an active Washington LVT license and at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, shift differentials, and a comprehensive continuing education budget. Join a leading team focused on advanced veterinary care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Washington LVT license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician.
• Strong technical skills in anesthesia and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia.
• Provide direct surgical suite support including patient prep and post-op recovery.
• Educate pet owners on post-operative care.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Medication administration

Calm and adaptable

Collaboration skills

Education

Active Washington LVT license

Minimum 2 years of experience

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Summit Veterinary Referral Center - South Puget Sound, WA (Tacoma area)

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified LVTs

$30–$40 / hour base pay

• $3/hr weekend day differential
• $4/hr weekday night differential
• $7/hr weekend night differential

VTS in Anesthesia candidates encouraged to apply!

Specialty & Emergency Hospital · 7 Surgical Suites · CT, MRI & Fluoroscopy · Tacoma / South Puget Sound

Summit Veterinary Referral Center, the largest emergency and specialty hospital in the South Puget Sound, is hiring experienced surgical LVTs to join our surgery department. If you're a licensed veterinary technician who wants to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with access to advanced imaging, board-certified specialists, and a genuine CE budget, this is the role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia for surgical procedures
• Provide direct surgical suite support — patient prep, draping, and post‑op recovery
• Perform venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, and fluid therapy
• Administer controlled and non-controlled medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
• Assist with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and X‑ray
• Educate pet owners on post‑operative and at‑home care instructions
• Collaborate across specialty departments, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and more
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in ongoing training and skill development

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Active Washington LVT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
• Specialty or surgical veterinary experience preferred, but not required
• VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing) strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong technical skills: anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration
• Calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast‑paced surgical environment

Schedule

• 3 × 12‑hour shifts or 4 × 10‑hour shifts
• On‑call shifts required

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Sign‑on bonus up to $5,000
• $3/hr weekend day, $4/hr weekday night, $7/hr weekend night shift differentials
• Continuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered
• VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathways
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and PTO
• Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health
• Burnout prevention — real systems built for long‑term career sustainability
• On‑site specialists available for case consults 24/7

ABOUT SUMMIT

Summit has been the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound for 13 years. Our specialists cover surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and radiology. We operate 7 surgical suites with CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, echocardiography, telemetry, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Daily grand rounds and around‑the‑clock specialist availability set us apart, and we have real structures in place to support long‑term career sustainability.

To apply, complete the application and include an updated resume.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.