Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

If you’re an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a sweet gig by the sound, then look no further, Petzen Animal Wellnessin beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington, has opportunities available for:

1)Licensed Veterinary Technicians

AND

2)Experienced Veterinary Assistants

What to Expect:

·Great Work Life Balance: Take advantage of the beautiful area in which we live to maintain a high quality of life while doing what you love!

• Patient Care is our priority: We are advocates for our patients and ensure that we provide outstanding care along with excellent client education and communication.

·A team that operates and feels like a family: We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.

·Quality Medicine: Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

·Integrative Medicine: Drs certified in Acupuncture and also offer Chinese Herbal Medicine

·Growth & development opportunities: utilize your skill set to the highest level, perform a wide range of procedures, and learn new techniques!

About You:

·You are a Veterinary Technician (or Experienced Veterinary Assistant) with outstanding client service skills and excellent patient care.

·Quick on your feet, you are a dynamic and efficient worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, helping to get all the day’s duties done!

·You understand that clear, effective communication among clients and team members is a priority and are dedicated to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

·You have a strong foundational understanding and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to):

oPatient assessment and physical examinations

oPhlebotomy and catheter placement

oKnowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

oAnesthesia monitoring proficiency

oPerioperative surgical nursing skills

oRoutine dental prophylaxis experience

oKnowledge of basic laboratory procedures

Anticipated Schedule (TBD):

·Full time positions include 4 – 10hr shifts

·Rotating weekend duties

·Part-time opportunities may be available

·Hospital hours are:

oTuesday – Friday 9am-6pm

oSaturday: 9am – 3pm

Compensation: $20-$35/hr depending on licensing and/or experience.

Benefits:

·CE Allowance

·Uniforms provided

·PTO

·Sick Time

·Paid Holidays

·Generous Employee Pet Discount

·401k

·Medical/Dental/Vision

·Short/Long Term Disability

·Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://petzenanimalwellness.com