Licensed Veterinary Technician

Firgrove Veterinary Clinic • Full-time • Puyallup, Washington State, United States • USD $27 - USD $32 / hour • 4m ago

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: