Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center is hiring a full-time or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect As you join our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care when pets need it most, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Salary: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating weekends. 10 hour days, flexible. Depending on PT or FT status between 20-40 hours per week Reports To: Lead Veterinary Technician
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program or alternative certification route
- Valid Washington State Veterinary Technician License, current and in good standing
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform active movements (standing, walking, bending)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an urgent care or emergency veterinary setting
- Recover CPR training (BLS and ALS)
- Experience with advanced procedures such as ultrasound, transfusions, or advanced catheter placement
- Experience training and mentoring veterinary assistants
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., manual differentials, cytology, urinalysis)
- Obtain and record patient data, including vitals and medical history
- Administer treatments and medications under DVM supervision
- Calculate drug dosages and create anesthetic plans
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Induce and monitor anesthesia for various procedures
- Assist in surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery, adhering to sterile techniques
- Perform dental prophylaxis and acquire dental radiographs
- Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions to clients
- Provide client education on preventative medicine, wellness care, and medication administration
- Prepare and review treatment plans and estimates with clients
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using Shepherd
- Assist with emergency resuscitative situations and remain calm under pressure
- Support reception staff and assist with inventory management
- Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines
- Work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- PTO
- employee pet discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
