Licensed Veterinary Technician – Urgent Care & General Practice

lakefieldveterinarygroup; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development assistance

Employee Discount

License reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Uptown Animal Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for a fast-paced general practice/urgent care hybrid. The role features a $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and requires 2–3 years of experience.

Join a AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital with a collaborative team, modern diagnostics, and opportunities for growth. Expect weekend and holiday shifts with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• LVT/CVT licensed in WA is required.
• Two to three years of veterinary hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with Avimark is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and client education.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and anesthesia support.
• Calculate and administer drugs; monitor patients.
• Place IV catheters and collect samples for labs.
• Maintain medical records and invoicing; assist DVM.
• Oversee hospitalized patients and communicate status updates.

Skills

Triage

Client communication

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia administration

Laboratory management

Education

LVT/CVT certification

Tools

Avimark Software

Job description

Uptown Animal Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for a fast-paced general practice/urgent care hybrid. The role features a $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days and requires 2–3 years of experience.

Join a AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital with a collaborative team, modern diagnostics, and opportunities for growth. Expect weekend and holiday shifts with comprehensive benefits.