Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Bellevue Animal Hospital is looking for a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) ready to take the next step in their career and make an impact on patient care team development and hospital efficiency.

Bring your skills take ownership and help lead a team that values what LVTs bring to the table . Youll have the autonomy and support to practice at the top of your skillset in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

In this role youll:

• Lead surgical and dental workflows
• Calculate prepare and monitor anesthesia
• Assist with surgical procedures and dental radiography
• Provide exceptional patient care from induction through recovery
• Mentor and support fellow technicians
• Identify and improve team workflows
• Build trust with clients through confident admissions and discharges

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $34-39 per hour for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Washington
• CE allowance: $500-$1000 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:

Bellevue Animal Hospital is a seven-doctor general practice that has been serving Eastside dogs and cats since 1955. We recently moved into a beautiful larger location that is fully renovated. Weve provided generations of pets individualized care from wellness exams and dental care to surgery ultrasound laser therapy nutritional counseling and more. The Bellevue team displays an unrivaled commitment to our community and in return our clinic has been voted Best of Bellevue 5 consecutive years in a row! Our experienced team is well equipped with excellent diagnostic tools multiple LVTs and a talented support staff. Our staff takes a Fear Free approach to patient care and we take our last appointment at 5:30pm so our team can truly enjoy life outside of work.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the roles requirements at the time of posting. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental and vision benefits vacation sick leave 401(k) and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave health emergency leave and other legally mandated benefits programs all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$34 - $39 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status pregnancy childbirth or related conditions veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact Hiring decisions will be based on merit qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Required Experience:

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