Veterinary Technician - LVT

Hawksprairieveterinaryhospital; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Continuing education allowance

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Lacey, WA, is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their supportive team. The role involves patient handling, monitoring surgical patients, and providing compassionate care. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical coverage, and opportunities for professional growth. The clinic emphasizes a team culture and invests in employee development for a fulfilling career experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with a commitment to patient care.
• Ability to handle and restrain patients safely and effectively.
• Experience with emergency and surgical care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain patients safely.
• Monitor and recover surgical patients attentively.
• Communicate professionally with clients and staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Curiosity

Professionalism

Teamwork

Compassionate medicine

Job description

Overview

Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $25.00 –$29.00 per hour
• Schedule: Four-day workweeks with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

We are building something special at Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital, and this is your chance to be part of it! We’re hiring an LVT who loves teamwork and wants to join a clinic where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We are a 6 DVM practice specializing in small animals. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that fosters camaraderie and opportunities for growth. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other.

Why Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians Love it Here

• Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

What You’ll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.