Licensed Veterinary Technician

WellHaven Pet Health • Kelso, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician is a vital member of the veterinary team, supporting veterinarians in delivering high-quality veterinary medicine, educating clients, and providing compassionate patient care. The role is performed onsite at a WellHaven hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available. The hospital environment may involve limited space, pet-waste odors, and noise such as barking. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The position requires maintaining a valid state-specific CVT, RVT, or LVT certification, registration, or license. The stated salary range is $23–$32.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is a plus.
• Maintain a valid certification, registration, or license as a CVT, RVT, or LVT, as applicable to the state.
• At least 1 year of veterinary hospital experience.
• Ability to handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
• Experience providing basic animal care, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring animals for signs of distress or illness.
• Knowledge of and experience with common veterinary procedures, including surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia management.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations used in patient records and communication.
• Understanding of veterinary medications, dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration methods.
• Ability to stay current with veterinary medicine through professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, multitask, and maintain accuracy while managing interruptions.
• Ability to set priorities, remain action-oriented, and work calmly and resiliently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive initiative, accountability, and ability to learn computer software systems such as EMR and scheduling systems.
• Strong customer-service focus and ability to adapt to clients’ needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to respond empathetically, compassionately, and approachably in varied emotional situations.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, reaching and grasping ability, and visual acuity for keyboard use, equipment operation, and reading.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure may include animals that bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medication odors, radiation near an X-ray machine, and prescription medications, including controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with examinations, treatment, and monitoring of animals under a veterinarian’s supervision; administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments; monitor vital signs; collect samples; and perform diagnostic tests.
• Prepare and analyze laboratory samples, operate and maintain laboratory equipment, perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and accurately record findings in patient records.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients; assist veterinarians during procedures by providing equipment and medications, monitoring anesthesia, and providing postoperative care.
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts and meet hospital quality-control standards.
• Maintain hospital equipment to support patient care.
• Help manage hospital supplies, including tracking inventory and restocking.
• Collaborate with team members to support the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital and its overall success and performance.
• Perform selected reception duties, including triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; communicate and organize effectively; adapt to clients’ needs; and resolve customer complaints as appropriate.
• Follow OSHA standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED