Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER
Ethos Veterinary Health•Tacoma, WA
•$30 - $39•Onsite
About The Position
Summit Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician with a focus on critical care to join their dynamic ER team. This role is an integral part of the Emergency & Critical Care department, where the technician will collaborate closely with board-certified Criticalists to deliver comprehensive patient care across various specialty fields. The culture promotes collaboration, passion for best medicine, and continuous learning and development, with structures in place to reduce burnout and support growth and success.
Requirements
- 1 year ER/ICU experience
- Current WA state veterinary technician license
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and record-keeping
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
- Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs
- Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection, and assist with various surgical procedures
- Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
- Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications
- Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound
- Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
- Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- CE allowance, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options (401k)
- Employee assistance plan with a focus on mental health, plus more employee perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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