Licensed Veterinary Technician - Mercer Island

LVTs must be licensed in WA (1 position)

VTS Dentistry is a huge PLUS and comes with additional compensation.

We are looking for skilled professionals who truly care for and enjoy working with both animals and their human families. We provide the highest quality medicine to a client base with the ability to say "Yes" to our recommendations. Work-life balance, breaks, predictable set schedule, and so much more plus a team who are caring and a joy to join.

We observe the legal definition of veterinary technician at our hospital, and duties are assigned accordingly but may include :

Exam support

Sample collection & General diagnostics

Cytology

Anesthesia including lengthy procedures >

3-4 hours

Advanced dentistry support

Administration of medications (PO, SC, IM, IV, IP, etc)

Nursing care

Bandaging, splinting

Client education of our amazing clients

Advanced imaging

Rehabilitation appointments

Behavior services

Safe, Fear-Free animal handling in a wide variety of circumstances

Hospital maintenance

Customer care

Additional requirements :

Comfort performing procedures with the pet owner present

Sitting or standing for long periods of time

Lifting up to 40 lb repeatedly during a shift

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Multi-lingual a plus!

Punctual, responsible, conscientious, and driven!

• Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic provided the following inclusive hiring information :

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

• Veterinary Experience : 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Experience : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location : In person