Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health•Tacoma, WA
•$30 - $35•Onsite
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.
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: anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration
- Calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- VTS in Anesthesia candidates encouraged to apply!
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, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and more
- Maintain accurate patient records and participate in ongoing training and skill development
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- $3/hr weekend day differential
- $4/hr weekday night differential
- $7/hr weekend night differential
- Continuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered
- VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathways
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and PTO
- Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health
- Burnout prevention — real systems built for long-term career sustainability
- On-site specialists available for case consults 24/7
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
