Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Tacoma, WA

26d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our expanding team! At VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. We are a AAHA accredited full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine care, Surgery and Dental procedures, Urgent Care, and Hospitalization. This is not your typical preventative care visit. We believe in a team approach to medicine and focus on high-quality patient care. Our team is committed to continuously improve the standard of care and veterinary medicine as a whole. We work hard to ensure that our love of animals translates into compassionate care and respect for our patients. Our LVTs provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, and encourage technicians to utilize their technical skills to broaden their abilities. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

Collect patient histories and review referral medical records for pertinent information
Perform physical exams and report results to doctor
Place and maintain intravenous catheters
Working knowledge of radiation safety
Perform radiographs and other diagnostic imaging as ordered
Obtain laboratory samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, and fecal collection
Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, differentials, and cytologies
Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately
Manage client invoices (PVL) and charge for urgent care services appropriately
Maintain accurate and complete medical records
Maintain a clean work environment to include following any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

Benefits

Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)