Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery
About The Position
Summit Veterinary Referral Center, the largest emergency and specialty hospital in the South Puget Sound, is hiring experienced surgical LVTs to join our surgery department. If you're a licensed veterinary technician who wants to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with access to advanced imaging, board-certified specialists, and a genuine CE budget, this is the role. At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound, with 13 years in the region. We operate 7 surgical suites with CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, echocardiography, telemetry, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Daily grand rounds and around-the-clock specialist availability set us apart, and we have real structures in place to support long-term career sustainability.
Requirements
- Active Washington LVT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
- Specialty or surgical veterinary experience preferred, but not required; VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing) strongly encouraged to apply
- Strong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, and medication administration; calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced surgical environment
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
Nice To Haves
- Specialty or surgical veterinary experience
- VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing)
Responsibilities
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Provide direct surgical suite support — patient prep, draping, and post-op recovery
- Perform venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, and fluid therapy
- Administer controlled and non-controlled medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
- Assist with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and X-ray
- Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care instructions
- Collaborate across specialty departments, including internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and cardiology
- 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 ($3/hr weekend day, $4/hr weekday night, $7/hr weekend night)
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- Continuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered, plus VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathways
- Retirement savings options (401(k))
- Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
