Licensed Veterinary Technician — Urgent Care Pro

Veterinary Practice Partners; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for full-time or part-time work. You will perform lab work, record histories, assist with anesthesia, and provide client education in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a WA Veterinary Technician license, a degree from an accredited program, and strong communication skills. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a 2K sign-on bonus with staged payments.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Veterinary Technician License, current and in good standing.
• Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program or alternative certification route.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., manual differentials, cytology, urinalysis).
• Obtain and record patient data, including vitals and medical history.
• Administer treatments and medications under DVM supervision.
• Calculate drug dosages and create anesthetic plans.
• Place and maintain IV catheters.
• Induce and monitor anesthesia for various procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery, adhering to sterile techniques.
• Perform dental prophylaxis and acquire dental radiographs.
• Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions to clients.
• Provide client education on preventative medicine, wellness care, and medication administration.
• Prepare and review treatment plans and estimates with clients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Shepherd.
• Assist with emergency resuscitative situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Support reception staff and assist with inventory management.
• Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Accredited veterinary technology program degree

Washington State Veterinary Technician License

Job description

Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for full-time or part-time work. You will perform lab work, record histories, assist with anesthesia, and provide client education in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Ideal candidates hold a WA Veterinary Technician license, a degree from an accredited program, and strong communication skills. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and a 2K sign-on bonus with staged payments.