Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty•Bellevue, WA

5h•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support its surgery service. The role provides professional, efficient, high-quality medical care and exceptional client service while maintaining productivity. The technician gathers patient histories, evaluates patients, assists veterinarians with examinations and treatment, performs diagnostic and laboratory tasks, educates clients, and prepares patients and equipment for surgery. Procedures such as medication administration, venipuncture, and catheterization are performed under veterinary supervision and direction. The position contributes to a collaborative, compassionate practice environment and follows practice policies, quality-assurance guidelines, and standards of care. Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty and Lakefield Veterinary Group emphasize respect, learning, work-life harmony, professional development, community service, and support for team members. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Alternating weekend call-in shifts are required; overnight and weekend shifts carry additional differentials. Pay is $35–$40 per hour, with separate compensation for on-call and call-in shifts.

Requirements

Associate degree from a two-year veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Washington State Veterinary Technician License with credential in good standing.
Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to interact professionally, compassionately, and tactfully with clients and employees.
Basic knowledge of generic and brand-name drugs used in veterinary practice, their common uses, and side effects.
Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and practice-management software.
Basic written, verbal, and active-listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
Basic analytical, critical-thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately.
Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to provide appropriate patient care.
Ability to provide basic and advanced life support during a CPR event.
Ability to work in a changing environment and communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.
Appropriate radiographic technique.
Understanding of safe anesthetic protocols.
Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement skills.
Enteral and parenteral medication administration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cornerstone practice-management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster a culture based on Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional client service while maintaining productivity.
Obtain patient medical histories from clients and referring veterinarians as needed.
Evaluate patients initially by gathering information from clients, observing behavior, and checking vital statistics.
Complete preparatory procedures and assist the veterinarian with examinations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment.
Restrain pets during examinations as needed.
Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
Obtain and prepare blood, urine, fecal, and other samples for diagnostic testing.
Perform laboratory tests on samples and update patient charts.
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 and medications under veterinary supervision and direction.
Perform venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under veterinary supervision.
Prepare patients, medications, and equipment for surgery.
Support a collaborative practice environment and the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient pet health care.
Comply with practice policies, quality-assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
Perform other duties or projects as requested.
Work alternating weekend call-in shifts.

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching, available to full-time and part-time team members
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account options with company contributions
Company-paid life insurance
Paid time off
Six paid holidays
Employee assistance program with complimentary family, financial, substance-abuse, and mental-health counseling
Professional development assistance
Complimentary uniforms
Employee pet healthcare discounts
Opportunities to participate in international philanthropic projects through Lakefield's partnership with World Vets
$1.50-per-hour overnight shift differential for shifts between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
$1.50-per-hour Saturday or Sunday shift differential
$50 compensation for being on call and $250 when called in, with at least four hours of pay guaranteed regardless of shift length