Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle

Lynnwood, WA

**Relief Opportunity-all departments**

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is an AAHA accredited 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care and Specialty hospital that supports ECC, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine and pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional customer service.

This relief role holds potential opportunities within all departments at VSC Seattle.

Pay: $27-$38 (Up to $41 for applicants with a VTS)

Being a large teaching hospital, VSCS offers tons of opportunities for growth, mentorship, and development. We are greatly invested in supporting the personal and career goals of our team members, ensuring that there is accessible support every step of the way. We value honest and transparent communication at every level of the organization, working diligently to ensure that every voice is heard.

**LVT-Licensed Veterinary Technician-REQUIRED

Role Responsibilities--department dependent

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, accurate, and comprehensive medical records including accurate and relevant health history.
• Readies patients for discharge, gathers medications, ensures relevant paperwork is prepared and effectively communicates discharge instructions to pet parents.
• Uses a fear free approach to handling patients in keeping with hospital safety protocols and core values.
• Understands and completes in-patient and out-patient diagnostic tests and treatments requested by attending clinician.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support fellow team members.

*Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skillset, qualifications, and experience.