Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is looking for a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who is ready to take the next step in their career and is passionate about leadership, training, and helping teams improve workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who wants to fully utilize their skillset with autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment. From induction through recovery, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care alongside a veterinary team that values skilled technicians.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $33-38 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday.

Full-time benefits package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Client education and communication
• Experience training team members
• Improving workflows and implementing SOPs
• Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

About us:

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor small animal practice operating in a modern, spacious facility with designated feline-friendly areas to reduce stress for our cat patients. As a fast-paced clinic that regularly handles urgent care cases and performs a variety of orthopedic surgeries, we offer a dynamic environment supported by comprehensive in-house services, including a full pharmacy, laboratory, surgery suite, and dental suite. Our dedicated team works closely with every client to ensure each pet receives the personalized, attentive care they deserve. By combining advanced medical practices with compassionate collaboration, we strive to deliver exceptional care and support through every stage of our patients' lives. Poulsbo Animal Clinic is proud to be an active part of the community; partnering with local businesses to support and strengthen the region we serve.