Licensed Veterinary Technician

Cara Veterinary•Tacoma, WA

64d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being and quality of care for animal patients while fostering positive client interactions. The role involves a wide range of responsibilities, encompassing both basic clinical tasks and client service functions. This includes proficiency in practice management software, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and performing various patient care procedures. The LVT is instrumental in upholding the hospital's commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and creating exceptional client experiences. The role is structured in tiers (Tier 1 to Tier 4), with increasing levels of clinical skills, responsibility, and expertise, including advanced procedures, diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, anesthesia, surgical support, and leadership/mentoring.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program.
Appropriate registration status with the state of employment.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Licensed Veterinary Technician role.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to educate and connect with people.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to advocate for patients.
Demonstrable technician and animal handling skills.
Reliability and trustworthiness.
Adaptability and resilience.
Ability to 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.
Confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
Ability to carry out instructions and solve problems.
Ambulatory skills sufficient to perform duties.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, and visual acuity.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Willingness to be routinely exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Previous back and/or front office work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the well-being and quality of care for animal patients.
Fostering positive client interactions.
Utilizing practice management software.
Obtaining and documenting vital signs.
Performing various patient care procedures.
Executing complex clinical tasks, including diagnostics, imaging procedures, and sample collection.
Managing in-house lab work and advanced medical equipment.
Providing support in anesthesia, surgical support, anesthetic equipment management, and ophthalmological procedures.
Educating clients and discussing treatment plans.
Performing intraperitoneal injections and advanced medical administration.
Providing leadership, training, and mentoring of junior staff.
Consistently seeking innovative ways to improve patient care.
Providing support to colleagues.

Benefits

Competitive Salary ranging from $29.00 - $34.00
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