Licensed Veterinary Technician - Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital

Suveto • Port Hadlock, WA

8h • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is
an AAHA-accredited animal hospital serving people and their pets since 1979. Our
veterinarians in Port Hadlock, WA deliver a comprehensive range of veterinary
services, including preventive and wellness care, medical care, dentistry, and
surgery. We are located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, situated amidst the
going activities of Port Townsend and the nurturing aspects of nature.

We take a Fear Free approach to treating pets by using gentle, low-stress
handling techniques, non-slip surfaces, pheromones, and mild sedation when
necessary. This ensures an easier and more relaxing visit for our patients and
clients. Another highlight of our animal hospital is its Cat Friendly Practice
status. Our veterinarians and staff members are extremely mindful of the unique
needs of felines, and structure our hospital and services to meet those needs.

Have you ever wanted to work with a team where YOUR quality of life really
matters? Where your employer advocates for HUMAN wellness just as much as the
wellness of the patients? Where work feels like a family, because that’s what is
important to the TEAM? If so, consider applying with us.

$3000 Signing Bonus!

Chimacum Valley Veterinary Hospital is looking for a like-minded Licensed
Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our thriving and growing team of creative
individuals. We agree that co-creating a healthy work environment is every team
member’s responsibility, and so we hold each other responsible to our mission
statement: “Promoting Human and Animal Wellness as We Honor the Human-Animal
Bond.” Working here isn’t just about a job to us, it’s where we honor our
commitment to animals, their caretakers and to each other -- by cultivating a
sense of care and belonging.

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical,
diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed
veterinarian.

This is a full-time position; $24.00 + per hour

$3000 Signing Bonus!

Requirements

• Must be licensed or nearing completion of licensure veterinary technician in the state of Washington
• At least 2 years of small animal hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to multitask.
• Incumbent should be very comfortable with computers and relatively quick with typing, in general (we rely on computers heavily)
• Ability to work 2-4 full days per week (open until close), including occasional Saturdays (all staff rotate Saturdays for fairness)
• Ability to co-create a healthy team culture of respect, support, and camaraderie

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
• Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
• Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.   
• Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
• Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed