Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Riverside Animal Hospital•Kelso, WA

7d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Riverside Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to bring their genuine self to join our awesome team. Do you sometimes break into spontaneous songs during the day? Excellent. Want to talk about your prized orchids or favorite food spots? We want to hear it. At Riverside, we know it takes all types of personalities to succeed. Here, you can develop as a professional while being encouraged and supported as the exceptional person you are. Because we believe a happy, healthy staff is essential to providing excellent patient care, we’ve built a positive clinic culture and a schedule that supports real work-life balance. At Riverside Animal Hospital, our technicians are empowered to fully utilize their skills and play an active role in patient care. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, low-drama workplace where teammates help each other and communicate respectfully. Why You’ll Love Working Here A supportive team that genuinely helps each other Mentorship and training to help you grow your skills Opportunities to expand your veterinary skill set A clinic culture where laughter and teamwork are part of the day A schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance

Requirements

Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician (Required)
Confidence working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
Strong patient handling and technical skillsCompassionate communication with clients and coworkers
Strong attention to detail and organization
A collaborative, team-first mindset
A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
Obtain patient histories, vitals, and assist with patient assessments
Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection
Assist with radiographs and in-house lab diagnostics
Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures
Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventative care
Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient clinic workflow

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Referral bonus program
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program