Licensed Veterinary Technician (Rainier)

We are seeking a motivated team leader who is looking for long-term employment with an independently-owned, established veterinary practice in Seattle. Candidates must be able to provide excellent customer care as well as perform the duties necessary to support the clinic and assist our veterinarians. The successful candidates must be detail oriented, reliable, and genuinely care, and be concerned for, our patients' well-being. They will have the opportunity to continue to hone their technician skills while helping to build and train a core team of veterinary assistants. Previous experience and a valid license with the Department of Health preferred however new graduates will be considered.

Job responsibilities include patient care, client service and education, anesthesia, laboratory, surgery and support to our veterinarians, as well as many other technical and clerical skills.

• Must-Have-Skills :
• Active, non-restricted veterinary technician license or certification (LVT)
• Understanding of all aspects of veterinary medicine, practices and procedures (surgery and clinical)
• Expert communicator (written and verbal)
• First-in-Class customer service
• Flexible, willing to perform many job duties within the hospital
• Friendly, positive, team-oriented attitude
• The desire to learn more and take the initiative
• Rainier Veterinary Hospital
• offers a competitive benefits package including paid vacation for full-time employees, paid sick time for all employees, medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, an employee assistance program, generous employee discounts, sign-on bonus with signed contract, license and continuing education reimbursements and matching 401K contributions after an introductory period. If you share our mission, please apply with a cover letter and current resume.
• Rainier Veterinary Hospital
• is proud to support the work of our sister nonprofit the
• Rainier Animal Fund
• as it works to ensure access to veterinary care for low-income and underserved pet owner families across the Puget Sound region. For more information the Rainier Animal Fund and its programs, please visit rainieranimalfund.org.
• Rainier Veterinary Hospital's new facility opens fall of 2022 at the site of its current location in downtown Seattle. Come grow with us!

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience :

• Veterinary experience : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location : In person