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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