Veterinary Technician - Credentialed

NVA General Practice; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a qualified veterinary technician. The role involves assisting veterinarians with animal health care, administering treatments, and performing routine laboratory tests. A state-recognized veterinary technician credential (CVT, LVT, or RVT) is required.

The compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $27 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with animals in a clinical setting.
• Ability to assist veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and preparations for surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in various animal health care needs.
• Prepare treatment rooms and restrain animals during procedures.
• Administer medications and perform injections under minimal supervision.

Skills

Medical nursing knowledge

Animal restraint

Injections and venipunctures

Vital signs monitoring

Education

State-recognized veterinary technician credential (CVT, LVT, or RVT)

Job description

Responsibilities

Applies medical nursing knowledge attained through hands‑on experience and/or formal education to assist veterinarians in clinical setting, providing support for a variety of animal health care needs. Prepares treatment room for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal, under minimal supervision. Prepares patient, medications, and equipment for surgery, and hands instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures. Performs routine laboratory tests. May assist veterinarian with emergent or specialized patient care. State‑recognized veterinary technician credential (CVT, LVT, or RVT) with credential in good standing required.

Compensation

• The base hourly range for this position is $20- $27. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

EEO Statement

NVA 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 any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.