Urgent Care Vet Tech — Credentialed & Impactful

Livewell Animal Hospital, LLC; Bothell, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Livewell Animal Hospital, LLC is seeking an urgent care credentialed veterinary technician to support high-stakes emergency care under a veterinarian’s supervision. You will perform triage, stabilize patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia and critical care nursing, while clearly explaining treatments to pet owners and ensuring accurate handoffs.

An AVMA-accredited program graduate with a current state license; 1 year in veterinary care preferred; calm, decisive, and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program and a current state license in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, with a strong aptitude for emergency procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Confidence in handling animals of all temperaments and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively under pressure.
• One year of experience in a veterinary setting is preferred; urgent care or emergency experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Triage, stabilization, patient monitoring and critical care under veterinarian supervision.
• Clearly explain treatments, review discharge instructions and provide reassurance to pet owners.
• Lead and support teammates to maintain a smooth workflow and collaborative atmosphere.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and handoffs for continuity of care.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care nursing

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

State license in good standing

Job description

Livewell Animal Hospital, LLC is seeking an urgent care credentialed veterinary technician to support high-stakes emergency care under a veterinarian’s supervision. You will perform triage, stabilize patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia and critical care nursing, while clearly explaining treatments to pet owners and ensuring accurate handoffs.

An AVMA-accredited program graduate with a current state license; 1 year in veterinary care preferred; calm, decisive, and strong