Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Uptown Animal Hospital & Urgent Care
About The Position
Uptown Animal Hospital, a growing general practice and urgent care hybrid facility in Gig Harbor, Washington, is seeking an experienced licensed veterinary technician. The hospital is open seven days a week and is AAHA accredited. The technician joins a collaborative team of veterinary professionals providing general practice and urgent care services to the surrounding communities. The full-service hospital has in-house diagnostics, digital radiology including dental imaging, ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy, and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. The facility also has a feline-only waiting area and exam room. The role involves providing veterinary nursing and patient care in a fast-paced environment, communicating with clients and the clinical team, and supporting veterinarians with medical procedures and hospital operations. Candidates should be positive under pressure, self-starting, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and grow. Weekend and holiday shifts are included. The position is full-time, with 10-to-12-hour shifts and day and evening shifts. Compensation is $25–$35 per hour, with a $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in good standing.
Requirements
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential required.
- Two to three years of experience in a veterinary hospital required.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Avimark software.
- Emergency or urgent care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform verbal and written triage.
- Provide client education verbally and in writing.
- Communicate professionally and knowledgeably with clients by phone, email, and in person.
- Calculate and administer medications.
- Assist with anesthesia, including induction, monitoring, and pre- and postoperative pain-control administration, and assist in surgery.
- Place IV catheters.
- Perform phlebotomy, cystocentesis, and other laboratory collection and preparation procedures.
- Process in-house laboratory samples, including bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology.
- Apply knowledge of basic emergency procedures.
- Maintain medical records and process invoicing.
- Perform patient intake and discharge.
- Oversee hospitalized patients and recognize changes in their status or condition.
- Communicate effectively with the team and provide patient status updates to doctors.
- Provide other veterinary nursing care as needed.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by a DVM or Hospital Administrator.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Annual uniforms provided.
- Competitive salary.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development assistance.
- Employee discount.
- Medical Clerk License paid.
- Fear Free Certification paid.
- Weekend shift differential.
- $3,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in good standing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
