Licensed Veterinary Technician

LVT/RVT Redmond, Washington


Description

Position at Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital

Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Urgent Care team!

We invest heavily in our employees' long-term growth and happiness. We offer an industry leading benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, matching 401k, paid time off, wellness and mental health, as well as pet benefits! We also have an unique bonus program available to all employees. Our Milestone Award Program is focused on rewarding you for the time you spend with us with a $5,000 bonus at 3 years, $15,000 at 5 years, and $50,000 at 10 years for full time vet technicians.

We believe in utilizing the skills you have achieved and enjoy seeing our veterinary technicians expand their knowledge moving forward!

Position Details:

  • Three 12 hour shifts (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, 11a-11p) with four days off. This is a set schedule, so that you have the ability to plan around your days off
  • Wage range starting at $28.00/hr and dependent on experience


Responsibilities include:

  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter placement
  • Lab sample collection
  • Admitting and discharging patients
  • Monitoring hospitalized patients
  • Dispensing medications as directed by veterinarians
  • Assisting doctors in exam rooms
  • Assisting with surgical procedures
  • Triage emergent patients
  • Client communications

Ideal candidate:

  • Must have Washington State Veterinary Technician license or be eligible
  • Has strong client service skills
  • Is proficient with animal handling & restraint
  • Has a flexible approach to a fast paced environment
  • Is able to work well on a team and is self-directed
  • Is compassionate, motivated and dedicated
  • Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
  • Has at least one year of emergency or critical care experience 
Redmond-Kirkland Animal Hospital opened in June of 2010 and provides quality veterinary care for your pets through a combination of state of the art diagnostics, and a veterinary staff that is professional and committed to the highest medical standards. We value our unique laid back culture that has a strong focus on quality of life for our staff. We expanded our clinic early this year to include a brand-new urgent care facility and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team.  For more information see our website: https://redmondkirklandveterinary.com/ 

We look forward to hearing from you, apply today!