Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Night Shift
About The Position
This is a night shift position for an Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE). The role is for individuals who thrive in unpredictable environments, enjoy autonomy, and can lead confidently in high-acuity situations. The overnight team is crucial to the emergency service, providing opportunities for technicians to utilize their skills, collaborate with doctors, and impact patient outcomes. PSVSE's mission is to deliver exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care with compassion, innovation, and accountability, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. The team grows together by sharing knowledge and supporting each other, aiming to set the standard in veterinary care.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential required
- Minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience required (ER or specialty preferred)
- Strong technical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player
- Calm, adaptable, and compassionate under pressure
- Strong communication and multitasking abilities
- A commitment to our core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, Gold Standard Patient Care
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced technical skills including IV catheter placement, blood draws, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency stabilization
- Triage incoming patients and assist in prioritizing urgent cases
- Monitor hospitalized and critical patients, identifying and communicating changes quickly
- Administer medications and treatments with accuracy and efficiency
- Support emergency procedures and diagnostics with confidence
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during overnight visits
- Collaborate closely with doctors and support staff to maintain strong workflow and patient care standards
- Take initiative in patient advocacy and support team operations during overnight hours
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Annual scrub allowance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Personal pet discount
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary benefits including long-term care, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Night shift sign-on bonus available
- Eligible for performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
