Veterinary Technician

TieTalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their dedicated team. This full-time role offers a flexible 4x10 schedule, allowing you to balance work and life while providing top-tier veterinary care. You'll be responsible for conducting physical exams, managing client communications, and performing essential diagnostic procedures. With a commitment to continuous education and professional development, this position offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and provides a range of benefits, including wellness subscriptions and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Leadership Opportunities

Career Development

Continuing Education

License Reimbursement

Wellness Subscriptions

Pet Discounts

Retirement Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with a focus on compassionate care.
• Experience in performing diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Maintain accurate medical records and manage client invoices.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Patient History Collection

Intravenous Catheter Placement

Radiographic Imaging

Laboratory Diagnostics

Drug Dosage Calculation

Client Invoice Management

Medical Record Maintenance

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician Certification

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About VCA Pacific Animal Hospital

VCA Pacific Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our expanding team!

Who We Are

At VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. We are an AAHA-accredited full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine care, Surgery and Dental procedures, Urgent Care, and Hospitalization. We focus on high-quality patient care through a team approach and continuous improvement in veterinary medicine.

Overall Responsibility

Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) provide compassionate veterinary care. We support your continuing education and career development in a progressive environment that encourages utilizing and broadening your technical skills.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

1. Collect patient histories and review referral medical records
2. Perform physical exams and report results to the veterinarian
3. Place and maintain intravenous catheters
4. Perform radiographs and other diagnostic imaging
5. Obtain laboratory samples and perform in-hospital diagnostics
6. Calculate drug dosages accurately
7. Manage client invoices and charge for services
8. Maintain accurate medical records and a clean work environment

Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time position, afternoons and Saturdays, on a flexible 4x10 schedule. Compensation ranges from $26 to $30 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Location

10234 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444. Tacoma offers outdoor activities, vibrant nightlife, culture, and proximity to Seattle and other communities.

Benefits & Why Join Us

We value diversity and offer benefits including leadership opportunities, career development, continuing education, license reimbursement, wellness subscriptions, bonuses, insurance, pet discounts, retirement plans, paid parental leave, and more.

If interested, apply via our quick, mobile-friendly application process. Current employees should apply through our internal career site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer — Veterans / Disabled. For more details, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.