Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

Abqpetcarehospital; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

CE Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Paid License Renewal Fees

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lake Meridian Animal Hospital in Kent, WA, is looking for a credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our family-oriented team. Our facility is dedicated to work-life balance and provides a robust learning environment for professional growth.

The role offers strong responsibilities including administering anesthesia, surgical nursing, and overall patient care. Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $22 to $28 based on experience and various benefits including paid time off and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Passionate about learning and caring for animals.
• Understanding the importance of maintaining a positive hospital culture.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Utilize skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
• Mentor newer technicians and support team members.
• Maintain a fun and engaging work atmosphere.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Patient preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental prophylactics

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician

Job description

Lake Meridian Animal Hospital

Located in Kent, WA, 30 minutes outside of Seattle, Lake Meridian Animal Hospital is searching for a credentialed Veterinary Technician to add to our growing team. The hospital is open Monday–Saturday and has 2 full-time doctors. We pride ourselves on a work‑life balance, a positive environment, and a team that feels like a family.

What to Expect

• Technicians fully utilize their skills to provide a wide range of treatments and procedures.
• A team that operates and feels like a family. We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.
• A great learning environment! Our tenured team of technicians and doctors mentor newer technicians and support each other.
• Quality Medicine. Our team uses state‑of‑the‑art equipment to perform advanced techniques and provide excellent care.
• A management team that is present. We care about our employees and your engagement.
• We have fun! We keep a fun atmosphere, even during busy days.

About You

• Credentialed veterinary technician with s trong technical skills (including placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.)
• Passionate about learning and caring for animals.
• You understand the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, uplifting hospital culture and love working with people who share that value.

Anticipated Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Four 10‑hour shifts
• Closed on major holidays

Compensation

• $22‑28 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

• Sign on bonus
• CE Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.lakemeridiananimalhospital.com.

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable regulations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a consistent manner.