Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic is seeking an experienced Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and provide dedicated support for surgery, anesthesia, and dental procedures.

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
• Training and mentoring team members
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $22-27 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a flexible position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday, no weekends!

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Washington
• 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:
• Training
• Inventory management
• Monitoring hospital flow
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication
• 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:

Providing exceptional care since 1999! At Terrace Heights Family Pet Clinic, our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our team holds special interest in dentistry, which includes advanced procedures such as endodontics. We are the only Silver Certified Cat Friendly Practice in Yakima County and have great team longevity, with numerous long-term technicians on our highly skilled support staff team. In 2023, we welcomed our new Medical Director, Dr. Jamie Reed, who brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and connections in Yakima to our team. She is even a Yakima native and was a kennel attendant at THFPC at the start of her career! Dr. Reed's goal is to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best work through clear communication, empathy, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive work environment. She fosters a culture of trust and accountability, empowering team members to take ownership of their work and feel confident in their abilities.

If you are interested in becoming part of a team that prioritizes growth and has excellent work/life balance and a positive work environment, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!