Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team. As an LVT, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and quality of care for our animal patients while fostering positive client interactions. Your expertise will span a wide range of responsibilities, encompassing both basic clinical tasks and client service functions. You will be well-versed in the use of practice management software, capable of obtaining and documenting vital signs, and skilled in various patient care procedures. Your contribution to the team is instrumental in upholding our commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and creating exceptional client experiences. We offer a competitive salary, a robust compensation and benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to putting pets and our people first. You will have the resources necessary to provide the best care. Woodinville Veterinary Hospital is an established hospital in Washington State, recognized for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members. As one of Cara's 10 member hospitals, we are also recognized as an exceptional place to work, offering clear expectations, plentiful growth and advancement opportunities, and acknowledgment and rewards for those who go the extra mile.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- 1 year minimum in Licensed Veterinary Technician role required
- Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and appropriate registration status with the state
- High school diploma or further education
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to educate and connect with people
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to advocate for patients
- Demonstrable technician and animal handling skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Adaptability and resilience
- Ability to safely lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
- Ability to assist in lifting patients weighing more than 50 pounds
- Sufficient strength and assertiveness to effectively restrain patients and ensure the safety of clients and personnel
- Confidence around pets (ex: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables
- Ambulatory skills sufficient to perform duties while at hospital
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds
- Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read information
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Willingness to work with animals that may bite or scratch, and occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances
Nice To Haves
- Previous back and/or front office work experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and documenting vital signs
- Performing various patient care procedures
- Utilizing practice management software
- Executing complex clinical tasks, including diagnostics, imaging procedures, and sample collection
- Managing in-house lab work and advanced medical equipment
- Performing anesthesia, surgical support, anesthetic equipment management, and ophthalmological procedures under direct DVM supervision
- Educating clients and discussing treatment plans
- Performing intraperitoneal injections and advanced medical administration
- Providing leadership, training, and mentoring of junior staff
- Seeking innovative ways to improve patient care
- Providing support to colleagues
Benefits
- Competitive Salary ranging from $30.00 - $36.00
- Medical, vision, & dental insurance with 4 premium insurance policy options
- Child, spousal, and family insurance options for all medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours in the first 3 years and 120 hours after 3 years
- 10 hours for Personal Celebration Day
- Up to six paid floating holidays per year
- 401k + 4% employer match
- Employee pet care discount for up to four personal pets
- Incentive Bonus Program with potential quarterly earnings of up to $700
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing Education reimbursement up to $750 per year
- License renewal fee covered
- Ample job training/educational opportunities
- Regular reviews and feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
