Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician — Emergency and Critical Care

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (PSVSE) is a new specialty hospital in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are building this practice from the ground up, a grassroots project!  Come help us develop a great culture, where your skills and experience are appreciated.  

Our technical and support staff are highly valued and cherished as critical members of the team, which is evident in our shared bonus structure that is provided to all support staff as the hospital grows. In addition to exemplary specialty and emergency medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospital at all levels. We are looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our growing Emergency and Critical Care team on multiple available shifts. The ideal candidate is hard-working, compassionate, humble, and honest. You will utilize your skills and learn new and advanced techniques while working with a team that functions with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from one another. At PSVSE, you will join a family of veterinary professionals that love to support and encourage each other.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of one year of clinical veterinary experience (emergency preferred)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited veterinary technician program
• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician License is required
• A criminal background check will be required for all positions that handle controlled substances within our hospital

Essential Job Functions:

• Triage and emergency care of patients
• Critical evaluation and advanced nursing care of ICU inpatients
• Coordination with other members of the ER/ICU teams to ensure appropriate patient care
• Performing lab work and diagnostic imaging
• Anesthetic induction, monitoring and recovery
• All aspects of patient care, including pre-op and post-op care
• Accurate medical record keeping
• Identification of areas for improved delivery of care and support of care providers
• Improvement of workflow and processes throughout the hospital
• Work together with specialty department teams to provide seamless care of shared patients

Skills Required:

• Accurate drug dosage calculations
• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care
• Ability to provide both basic and advanced life support during a CPR event
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations
• Appropriate radiographic technique
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Enteral and parenteral medication administration

Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus program for all team members
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 3.5% company matching
• Wellness program for employee pets
• Discounted services
• Uniform allowance
• CE allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Shift differentials available

Do you have an interest in pursuing a VTS? If you wish to receive specialist level certification, we will provide you with advanced training and financially support that goal. You will receive a $1,000 bonus when you are invited to sit for the exam and a $4,000 bonus when you pass your exam. Once boarded, you will receive additional hourly rate compensation.

PSVSE was founded to offer people a place of employment where the support staff is as valued as the doctors. All employees at PSVSE are treated with respect regardless of title or position. We are devoted to building a workspace that integrates mindfulness and wellbeing and want to help you re-discover your professional purpose and passion for helping animals.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician experience: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person