Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital is a family owned, full-service veterinary AAHA accredited practice established in the Federal Way community for over 50 years. We are looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team. Our practice completed a total renovation in 2023 creating a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility ready to continue providing our loyal community with exceptional veterinary care.
We work as a cohesive group to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. Our support staff is the foundation to our busy practice and our current five tenured LVTs are an invaluable asset to our team.
Although experience is preferred, all LVT candidates are welcome. Candidates must have passion for veterinary medicine and be able to provide an outstanding patient/client experience. The ability to prioritize and multi-task as well as effectively communicate among staff and clients is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Medical record keeping
- Phone and in-person triage
- Lab sample collection (blood, urine, cytology, etc.)
- Basic cytologic interpretation of lab samples
- IV catheter placement
- Basic drug and fluid rate calculations
- Administer medications in all routes
- Proper positioning and taking of radiographs
- Client education (verbal and written)
- Surgical prep/monitoring/post-operative:
- Prepare and maintain surgical/dental suites, patients, and equipment for surgery/COHAT
- Perform anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery with appropriate documentation
- Perform endotracheal intubation
- Assist with surgical procedures and post-operative as needed
- Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, radiographs, and extractions permitted by Washington State Law
Qualifications
- LVT (or equivalent RVT, CVT) License REQUIRED
- Associate's Degree from accredited veterinary technology program
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- Effective communication between staff and clients is essential
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation package
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k with employer match
- Employee pet discounts
- PTO (Vacation and sick)
- Performance based bonuses
- Paid continuing education
- Paid veterinary licensing and association dues
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Access
- Financial, legal, and counseling services
- Mental health care
- Elder care and family planning/child care assistance
- Educational programs
- Membership discounts (gym, shopping, etc.)
- Fun Working Environment
What Love Deserves
In everything we do, we believe in setting a higher standard of veterinary medicine. We believe in caring for pets like we would our own. We believe in helping every dog or cat live the longest, happiest life possible. It means bringing together an uncommonly talented group of professionals to do the best work of their lives. It means staying on the cutting edge of medicine and technology. And it means caring, deeply, about every soul who walks through our doors.
Love your work
Working in the veterinary field is more than just a job, it is a calling. At Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital we offer you a career that is personally rewarding, never dull, and the opportunity to work with an amazing team. We’d love to meet you.