Licensed Veterinary Technician - LVT - Uptown Animal Hospital & Urgent Care

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) -General Practice- Gig Harbor, WA - $3500 Sign-On BonusWe are looking for an experienced licensed technician to join our clinic! If you enjoy working in a demanding environment with ample opportunity to have your technician skills utilized, we have a place for you.Candidates eager to join our team should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, maintain a positive attitude under pressure, be an enthusiastic self-starter, detail-oriented, and ready to learn and grow!Uptown Animal Hospital is a growing General Practice and Urgent Care Hybrid facility in the beautiful city of Gig Harbor. We are open seven days a week and are an AAHA accredited facility. Our team is a compassionate group of veterinary professionals that include Urgent Care and General Practice veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Kennel assistants and Customer Service representatives who work as a cohesive team, providing quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities because they love what they do and have fun doing it. Our clients are loyal, and we boast a high retention rate in our general practice as well as providing urgent care services, should the need arise. We are a full-service hospital providing in-house diagnostics, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. We also provide a feline only waiting area and exam room to limit the stress to our feline patients. Our lobby provides ample space for our human clients, making them as comfortable as possible during their visit.In addition to providing a fun and rewarding workplace, we also offer a wonderful benefit package including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, annual uniforms provided, competitive salary, CE opportunities, Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.Essential Job Functions:Triage (verbal and written)Client education (verbal and written)Customer service - phone etiquette, email, and in-person communication must be professional and knowledgeableDrug calculations/administrationAnesthesia; induction, monitoring, pre, and post-operative pain control administration, assisting in surgeryIV catheter placementPhlebotomy, cystocentesis, other laboratory collection methods, and prep.Processing in-hour lab samples: Bloodwork, Urinalysis, CytologyKnowledge of basic emergency proceduresMedical record-keeping and invoicingIntake and DischargeOversee hospitalized patients and recognize changes in status/conditionAbility to communicate well with a team and provide status updates to DoctorsAll aspects of veterinary nursing care not previously mentionedOther tasks as assigned by DVM and/or Hospital AdministratorShifts will include weekends, and holidays.Shift differential for weekend shiftsEducation/Experience:High school diploma or GED.LVT/CVT requiredExperience with Avimark Software (not required but is preferred)Two to Three Years experience in a veterinary hospital is requiredEmergency or Urgent Care experience is preferredJob Type: Full timePay Rate: $25-$35/hour & $3500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days and in good standingSchedule:10-to-12-hour shiftDay shiftEvening shiftHolidaysOvertimeWeekendsBenefits:401KHealth InsuranceDental/Vision InsurancePaid time offEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development assistanceEmployee DiscountMedical Clerk License paidFear Free Certification paidUptown Animal Hospital is part of the Lakefield Veterinary Group - a family-owned company that offers support and resources to hospital teams while empowering them to make decisions about how they practice medicine and show up for their communities.To apply, email Christine at View email address on click.appcast.io or apply online at careers.lakefieldvet.com.About Lakefield Veterinary GroupWe believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.Our ValuesRespectLearningDo the Right ThingWow ServiceFunIf these resonate with you, you'll fit right in.Equal Employment OpportunityLakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.Compensation Range $25 —$35 USD