Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center (Seattle, WA)

Summary:We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician. We use our assistants and technicians to their full potential and training is provided to increase technical skills. This individual will report directly to the Medical Director and Hospital Manager Sunset Hill Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is interested in flexing their leadership and mentorship skills! We are looking for an individual to lead both general practice surgery (majority dentals, soft tissue spay, neuter, mass removals, gastropexy, cystotomy and more) and regenerative medicine procedures with our rehabilitation department (falciform collection for stem cell therapy, arthroscopy). The ideal candidate candidate thrives in a strong team environment, has a passion for training and mentorship, and collaborates with the hospital leadership team to maintain the hospital's inclusive culture. We believe in a Whole Person Approach when it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions come with growth opportunities – whether you are seeking skill development to advance your career or to build additional capacity to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each Team Members career journey.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Train, supervise, and assist veterinary technicians and assistants in performance of technical skills and client education
Work closely with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to ensure hospital and all Team Members remain in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to animal health and welfare, including but not limited to DEA and OSHA
Maintain strong understanding of veterinary products and medications, including prescription medications, veterinary diets, over-the-counter medications, and supplements
Collaborate with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to establish standard operating procedures and monitor performance
Check patient medical records for past histories, enter treatments and charges in computer
Restrain animals for Veterinarian as required
Maintain client educational material in an efficient manner.
Apply knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing patient discomfort to perform testing procedures
Perform specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine, or other samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and computers
Assist Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily treatments to include maintaining and calculating IV fluids to assure they are still flowing, draw blood samples as requested and pass urithrocatheters
Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring
Dispense medication and feed patients as directed
Communicate with patient's owner by describing medication, possible complications, and warnings
Utilize computer system to enter and reference patient information as needed
Perform necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBCs, blood profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests, cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures
Document test results and deliver to appropriate personnel promptly
Maintain cleanliness of exam room at all times
Handle all tasks associated with x-ray process to include entry of patient information, proper positioning of animals, and preparing forms to be e-mailed or referred as needed.
Take medical histories and vital signs of patients.
Perform departmental housekeeping duties
Admit and discharge patients
Take, process and log prescription refills in-house, call out pharmacy and online pharmacy
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stoop, bend, and stand on feet for long periods
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Licensed Veterinary Technician must be able to multi-task. They must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to develop positive working relationships with clients and co-workers. Our new Team Member must work well with others as well as independently, take initiative and thrive in a busy work environment. Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Skills:
The Lead Veterinary Technician must have skills/knowledge on how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions.

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Past leadership experience highly preferred. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington is required.

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

Competitive base pay plus revenue share bonus program!
Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k with match
Paid time off
Free continuing education
Mental health support
And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Sunset Hill Veterinary & Rehabilitation Center

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