Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Sunset Hill Veterinary And Rehabilitation Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Licensed Veterinary Technician**Sunset Hill Veterinary and
Rehabilitation Center*_Partnering with you to provide
compassionate, lifelong care for your pets__We are looking for a
full-time and/or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The
ideal candidate will be available to start mid-May but the start
date can be negotiated.__We believe in a Whole Person Approach when
it comes to our veterinary teams. This includes a living wage for
all hospital Team Members, best-in-class benefits, mental health
support, and continuous education. Investing in our teams and
sharing the growth that they are instrumental in driving are top
priorities, which is why every Team Member is eligible to
participate in our revenue sharing program as well. All positions
come with growth opportunities whether you are seeking skill
development to advance your career or to build additional capacity
to better service your community, we custom tailor plans for each
Team Members career journey.__*We are currently offering a $2,500
Signing Bonus for this opportunity.*_*Duties and
Responsibilities:** Checks patient medical records for past
histories, enters treatments and charges in computer.* Maintains
client educational material in an efficient manner.* Applies
knowledge of drawing blood, accessing veins quickly and minimizing
patient discomfort to perform testing procedures.* Performs
specimen testing procedures accurately on blood, urine or other
samples according to medical orders using all related equipment and
computers.* Assists Veterinarian with in-patient care in daily
treatments including maintaining and calculating IV fluids to
ensure they are still flowing, draws blood samples as requested and
passes urithrocatheters.* Assists Veterinarian with general
practice and sometimes rehabilitation surgery, including dental
prophy, digital radiographs, scaling and polishing of teeth.
Assists with extractions to comfort/training level* Perform
anesthesia induction and monitoring.* Communicates with clients by
describing medication, possible complications and warnings.*
Utilizes computer system to enter and reference patient information
as needed.* Performs necessary lab work such as x-rays, CBCs, blood
profiles, urinalysis, heartworm tests, FELV/FIV tests, fecal tests,
cultures and sensitivities and fungus cultures.* Documents test
results and delivers to appropriate personnel promptly.* Maintains
cleanliness of exam room at all times.* Takes medical histories and
vital signs of patients.* Admits and discharges patients for
work-in exams, outpatient abdominal ultrasounds and cardiology
appointments, and general practice surgeries.* Other duties as
assigned.*Qualifications:*To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The technician must be able to multi-task. They
must be able to think quickly on their feet. They must be able to
develop positive working relationships with clients and
co-workers.*Skills:*The technician must have skills/knowledge on
how to perform dental cleanings, charting teeth abnormalities,
anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation,
intravenous catheter placement, vaccination administration,
venipuncture, in-house lab work, and filling prescriptions. Our new
Team Member must work well with others as well as independently,
take initiative and thrive in a busy work
environment.*Education/Experience:*High school diploma or general
education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of
*Washington* is required.*All Full Time Team Members are eligible
for benefits, including:** Competitive base pay between $30-35 per
hour, plus revenue share bonus program!* Best-in-class medical,
vision, and dental insurance* Short-term and long-term disability*
Life insurance* 401k with match* Paid time off* Free continuing
education* Mental health support* And more!Job Type: Full-timePay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hourWork Location: In personby Jobble
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