Veterinary Technician - LVT

Vetcor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a busy animal hospital in West Seattle, where your veterinary skills will shine! As a licensed technician, you will play a vital role in providing top-notch care to our furry patients while enjoying a supportive and positive work culture. With flexible scheduling, a focus on professional development, and a variety of wellness and lifestyle benefits, this position offers a fulfilling career path. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your role and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Apply today to be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion!

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Uniform allowance

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary technician license in Washington.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations while maintaining positivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgeries and perform dental prophies.
• Care for hospitalized patients and maintain patient records.

Skills

Veterinary technician license

Handling high-stress situations

Client education

General computer skills

Education

Veterinary technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Chrome

Job description

Who we are:

West Seattle Animal Hospital is ready to hire a compassionate licensed technician for our growing team. Our practice is dedicated to giving the best quality patient and client care possible. We're a busy, multi-doctor practice located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction. We have spent over thirty years being good community members and building a reputation we take pride in. Our building is served by public transit and has free bicycle parking. We’re a one block walk from grocery stores, other shops, and many wonderful restaurants.

The job duties of the technician include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with surgeries
• Performing dental prophies
• Caring for hospitalized patients
• Maintaining patient records
• Vaccination and laser therapy appointments
• Client education

Every day is different, and we take advantage of opportunities to provide hands-on learning. We support compassion for both humans and pets and utilize mindful stress management techniques.

Employment Prerequisites:

• Veterinary technician license in Washington
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and also support the professional development of others
• Have general computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Chrome).

Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. So, we enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance, with four-day work weeks and ten-hour shifts. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• Compensation: $26-33 / hour
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)

We would love to tell you more! Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at West Seattle Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments 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.