AAHV Licensed Veterinary Technician
Seattle, WA
Part Time to Full Time
Mid Level
Our Veterinary Clinic is currently looking for an experienced and compassionate full/part-time Veterinary Technician.
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 3 years (Required)
Responsibilities include:
- Comfortable with performing all aspects of integrative veterinary care.
- Familiar with or a passion for learning about holistic services such as acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, ozone therapy, pain management protocols, nutritional and supplemental therapy, laser therapy, massage therapy, and other advanced modalities.
- Medical team duties include exam triage/TPR/history/anticipating DVM needs, sample collection and general diagnostics, patient admits/anesthesia monitoring and recovery/discharges, performing digital radiography using proper technique including proper positioning of patients.
- Limited in house labs - cytology, urinalysis.
- Assists the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery. Maintains a clean, sterile, and well-prepared surgical suite.
- Administers and monitors anesthesia; manages patients during surgery and recovery.
- Assists in estimates for procedures.
- Fills medications and calculates dosages accurately.
- Uphold sterility, disease control, and safety standards in all settings.
- Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the wider clinical team.
- Leads Tech Appointments (vaccines, fluids, demonstrations, etc.)
- Safe, Fear-Free animal handling in a wide variety of circumstances.
- Comfort performing procedures with the pet owner present.
Successful candidates will have:
- Washington State Veterinary Technician License in good standing.
- Experience working as a veterinary technician (background in integrative medicine or specialty practices is a plus); interest in expanding your knowledge of integrative practices.
- Familiarity with Vet Management Software is ideal, but we can train. We use EzyVet.
- Complete understanding of normal ranges of patient vital signs, including but not limited to heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation.
- Proficient at performing phlebotomy and placing intravenous catheters in all peripheral vessels.
- Experience with performing Dentistry.
- We are a small team, you will be cross-trained between all clinic functions, and collaborate with the team to ensure seamless patient care and client communication.
- Demonstrates empathy, kindness, and professionalism with clients, patients, and colleagues.
Compensation & Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28 - $32 per hour DOE
License/Certification:
- Washington state veterinary technician license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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