Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery Lead

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle; Washington; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle in Lynnwood, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to lead the Surgery team. This full-time role requires surgical and anesthesia experience and a current LVT/RVT/CVT license.

You will mentor staff, oversee procedures, ensure high standards of patient care, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a busy 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. Join a supportive environment that values learning, teamwork, autonomy, accountability, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required--LVT/RVT/CVT.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred.
• Must have surgical and anesthesia experience.
• Previous Experience as a lead/supervisor, management position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Surgery team and oversee clinical care.
• Perform and supervise anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across emergency, ICU, and specialty services.
• Mentor and train staff; ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

LVT license required

1–2 years clinical experience

Surgical and anesthesia experience

Lead/supervisor experience

Job description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician | LVT | Surgery Lead

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Full-time

Lynnwood, WA

Compensation | $30-40/hr

Who we are

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service. We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.

Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to lead our Surgery team!

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required--LVT/RVT/CVT
• 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred
• Must have surgical and anesthesia experience
• Previous Experience as a lead/supervisor, management position

Role Responsibilities

Clinical Skills

• Advanced patient handling and restraint, including fear‑free techniques
• Triage, full patient assessment, and history taking
• Administer treatments/medications via all routes; calculate doses, CRIs, and % solutions
• Place/maintain peripheral & central IV catheters; manage IV fluids
• Perform and monitor blood transfusions
• Provide advanced inpatient nursing care, including recumbent patient management
• Skilled pain assessment and management
• Place and manage urinary catheters; calculate urine output
• Emergency response proficiency, including CPR
• Assist with advanced procedures; set up and monitor sedation/anesthesia
• Collect and process diagnostic samples; operate and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Perform venipuncture, blood typing, and crossmatching
• Navigate EzyVet and SmartFlow efficiently
• Advanced pharmacy skills: fill/label prescriptions, reconstitute/dilute drugs, controlled substance documentation
• Strong knowledge of surgical and anesthetic procedures for critical patients
• Proficient in aseptic and sterile technique
• Skilled diagnostic imaging: radiographs (all views), ultrasound operation, endoscopy care
• Provide clinical leadership and training to team members

Management

• Maintain high standards of patient care and client service
• Create and manage schedules for veterinary support staff
• Oversee onboarding, training, KPIs, and performance evaluations
• Ensure efficient workflow and interdepartmental coordinationSet team goals and communicate expectations clearly
• Collaborate with leadership to meet budget and operational targets
• Mentor and engage staff to support morale, growth, and retention
• Represent support staff on the leadership team
• Address personnel issues, conflict resolution, and corrective documentation
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment
• Handle client concerns and service recovery
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue and client satisfaction
• Oversee department cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and inventory
• Escalate medical or employment concerns appropriately

Communication Skills

• Clear, timely communication with the veterinary team
• Coordinate with clients and external practices to obtain records
• Maintain patient/client privacy
• Provide advanced client education on procedures, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Present treatment plans and convey value of services
• Obtain informed consent
• Provide follow‑up updates on patient progress
• Model and mentor strong communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict competence

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