Firgrove Veterinary Clinic, a full-service veterinary medical and surgical facility, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA accredited team. Interest in surgical cases and dentistry is a huge plus!
The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for animal care and the skills necessary to provide high-quality support in a veterinary setting. They should be self-motivated, a quick thinker, able to multi-task efficiently, and have excellent communication skills.
As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our patients, assisting veterinarians in various procedures, and providing exceptional care to both animals and their owners. Once they have proven their skills, licensed technician applicants can expect to utilize their skills in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Anesthetizing, monitoring and recovering surgical patients
- Patient care including treatments
- Triage and obtaining patient history
- Venipuncture
- Placing intravenous catheters
- Digital radiology (both dental & general)
- Assisting with and completing diagnostic procedures
- Prepare prescriptions and communicate discharge orders to clients
- Client education & services
- Appointment leading & management
- Emergency triage and management
Experience with low stress handling and providing superb professional and personable client services is desired.
Competitive starting base pay (base DOE) with scheduled increases at 90-days and 1-year. Benefits include vacation/holiday and sick leave, pet care discounts, simple IRA with matching after 1 year, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) after 90-days and paid continuing education after 1 year of employment and professional growth.
A minimum of 2 years working as a Veterinary Technician is desired, but not required. We will mentor and train the right candidate. A current Washington State Technician License (or license eligible) is required for this position.
All team members will be trained and evaluated using a competency system. Potential for growth and advancement in skills.
Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care. If you are eager to contribute your skills in a supportive environment focused on animal health, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to reliably work as early as 7:00am?
- Are you able to reliably work as late as 7:00pm?
- Are you able to work weekends as needed? (We're closed weekends for appts)
- Are you confident in your surgical technician skills? (anesthesia, dentals, packs, etc.)
License/Certification:
- Washington Veterinary Technician License or Eligible? (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Puyallup, WA 98375 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Puyallup, WA 98375: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
