Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Emergency Day Shift

Lakefield Veterinary Group • Seattle, WA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Emerald City Emergency Clinic was established with the goal to be there for pets and their people, understanding that emergency visits are unplanned and specialty care can be overwhelming. The clinic seeks dedicated team members to implement people-centric processes, ensuring pets receive world-class care and pet parents experience clarity and compassion. Emerald City Emergency Clinic is committed to delivering unparalleled care and experiences for patients and clients, while also providing fulfilling careers and promoting healthy work-life harmony. They listen to staff to understand what matters most and ensure everyone has the support needed to thrive. The clinic believes in life-long learning and supports team members in growing, learning new skills, or pursuing additional credentials. Lakefield Veterinary Group, the partner company, believes exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. They partner with hospitals nationwide to preserve their unique culture and community connection, while providing operational support and resources. Lakefield is committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care. Their culture is built on five core values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, Wow Service, and Fun.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA)

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed.
• Perform initial evaluation of pet's condition, collect information from client, observe pet's behavior, and check vital statistics.
• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases.
• Restrain pets during exams as needed.
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient's medical chart.
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.
• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Perform venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Prepare patients, medications, and equipment for surgery.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested

Benefits

• PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Eligible for performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees