Licensed Veterinary Technician
Description
Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Company: Alpine Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Location: Issaquah, WA
Salary Range: $24-$30 per hour. Compensation based on credentials and experience.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. Potential for Saturday services in the future.
*LVTs typically work on a 4-day/10-hour schedule.
About Us: Alpine Animal Hospital is an AAHA-Accredited Small Animal General Practice committed to providing exceptional veterinary care and outstanding customer service. Our practice boasts a wide range of diagnostic capabilities, including a full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ECG, and on-site ultrasound.
Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Facilitate outpatient treatments, perform laboratory tests, assist in surgery prep and assistance, monitor anesthesia and recovery, triage, admit and discharge patients.
- Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain patient medical records.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Collaborate, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Career Growth Opportunities:
Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including:
- ThriveU: Vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses. Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills. Alpine offers LVT CE allowance after 1 year of employment with Thrive.
Benefits:
- Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement leave for both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
- Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
- Pet Perks: Free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
- Continuing education and development support through a library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a clinic deeply rooted in its community while being bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare, we invite you to join our team.