Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Vetcor • Renton, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, newly renovated two-doctor practice looking for an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to join their fantastic team. They genuinely appreciate the different personalities, perspectives, and unique skills each technician brings to their hospital and want employees to bring theirs. They believe great veterinary medicine and a great life outside of work can coexist. With flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks, regular lunch breaks, and no nights, on-call hours, or holiday shifts, they’ve built a workplace where talented veterinary professionals can care for their patients without forgetting to care for themselves.

Requirements

• Previous veterinary technician experience and/or appropriate veterinary technician licensure
• Passion for pets, people, and high-quality veterinary care
• Strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
• Commitment to fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
• Positive, supportive, and team-first mindset
• Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates
• Strong communication and client education skills
• Willingness to ask for help and support others when they need it
• Commitment to learning, professional growth, and continued skill development
• Ability to appreciate that life is short, so you might as well smile while you still have teeth
• Your own unique awesomeness

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Anticipate the needs of DVMs to promote efficient patient care and strong teamwork
• Safely handle and restrain patients while prioritizing their physical and emotional well-being
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples as appropriate
• Administer medications and treatments under veterinarian direction
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery as appropriate to your training and skill level
• Educate clients and communicate veterinary recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Take ownership of responsibilities and follow through to achieve positive outcomes
• Ask for help when you need it and readily offer help to your teammates
• Contribute to a positive, supportive environment built on teamwork and mutual respect
• Be prepared for the occasional cat rodeo—it is veterinary medicine, after all

Benefits

• Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• $25.00–$30.00 per hour
• 401(k) matching
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Parental leave
• Employee pet-care discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Professional development
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Mentorship
• Vetcor TechLife
• Four-day workweeks
• Six paid holidays
• No nights or on-call hours
• Regular lunch breaks
• Flexible scheduling
• Fully stocked snack fridge
• Occasional coffee run, ice cream party, or midday dance party
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

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