Veterinary Technician - LVT
About The Position
University Place Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and personal well-being, with a focus on work-life balance. The hospital emphasizes a structured schedule with 30-minute appointments, dedicated assistants/technicians for each doctor, and built-in time for lunch and catch-up, aiming to ensure employees leave on time. The role involves providing high-quality veterinary care, including patient handling, surgical assistance, diagnostic procedures, and client communication, within a supportive and collaborative clinic culture.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
- Strong technical skills and confidence supporting surgical and diagnostic care
- Positive attitude and dedication to continued learning
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
- Support preventative care and vaccine appointments
- Assist with attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
- Support emergency and surgical care, including IV catheter placement and intubation
- Obtain diagnostics, including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house lab work
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and staff
- Maintain succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
- Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians to support excellent workflow and patient care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible approach to compensation
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff celebrations and appreciation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
