Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
Western Veterinary Partners, LLCYakima, Washington, United States · Posted 15 days agoDescription
Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.
In this position, you will take an active role in:
- Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
- Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
- Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
- Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
- Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Training and mentoring team members
- Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $22-27 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a flexible position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, no weekends!
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington**
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Training
- Inventory management
- Monitoring hospital flow
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
- Client education and communication
- Effective teamwork and professional communication skills
**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply
About us:
Providing exceptional care since 1999!
At Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic, our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our team holds special interest in dentistry, which includes advanced procedures such as endodontics. We are the only Silver Certified Cat Friendly Practice in Yakima County and have great team longevity, with numerous long-term technicians on our highly skilled support staff team. In 2023, we welcomed our new Medical Director, Dr. Jamie Reed, who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and connections in Yakima to our team. She is even a Yakima native and was a kennel attendant at THFPC at the start of her career! Dr. Reed’s goal is to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best work through clear communication, empathy, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive work environment. She fosters a culture of trust and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and feel confident in their abilities.
If you are interested in becoming part of a team that prioritizes growth and has excellent work/life balance and a positive work environment, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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