Licensed Veterinary Technician- Surgery

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Surgery at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists (Gig Harbor, WA)

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for surgery and anesthesia? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Ready to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their families? Well, buckle up, because Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists in Gig Harbor, WA is looking for a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team and assist in state-of-the-art specialty and emergency facility!

At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists, we do things a little differently. We are a specialty and emergency hospital that’s redefining what it means to provide cutting-edge care with empathy and compassion. Our mission? To provide specialty and emergency medicine while fostering the human-animal bond through collaboration, respect, and support. We live by our core values: doing the right thing, showing respect, working with integrity, and delivering compassion and humility in every interaction.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for everything from anesthesia monitoring to post-surgical care, helping ensure our patients receive top-notch care during complex surgeries like orthopedic, oncologic, and soft tissue procedures. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you’ll assist the surgeon by preparing instruments, administering pain management protocols, and ensuring our furry friends remain comfortable during recovery. No day is the same when you’re assisting in advanced specialty surgeries, so be prepared to jump right in and bring your A-game!

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll be doing as our new Licensed Veterinary Technician in surgery:

• Anesthesia Monitoring: You’ll manage anesthetic cases under the guidance of our surgeon. You’ll ensure the patient’s vital signs are stable throughout the procedure—no pressure, just precision!
• Advanced Surgical Assistance: Be the superhero behind the scenes, passing instruments, preparing surgical equipment, and providing direct support during specialty surgeries.
• Pain Management: You’ll manage everything from local anesthesia to epidurals, ensuring our patients are comfy during and after surgery. They’ll be pain-free thanks to your expert touch.
• Post-Surgical Care: You’ll monitor our patients closely in recovery, adjusting pain management and ensuring they’re as comfortable as possible during the first few critical hours.
• Surgical Logs & Updates: Keeping detailed records is key. You’ll make sure everything is documented, from pre-op to post-op assessments, anesthesia logs, and anything else in between.

Our ideal candidate? A Licensed Veterinary Technician with at least 3 years of experience in an anesthesia and surgical setting. You’re not just about the technical skills—you’re compassionate, driven, and ready to be part of a team that values integrity and growth.

And speaking of growth, we offer amazing benefits like paid time off (PTO), 401k with company match, a CE allowance, and a generous personal pet discount. Not to mention, you’ll have opportunities for career development and advancement within our specialty environment.

We’re looking for someone to join us Sunday-Tuesday on three 12-hour shifts, giving you a fantastic work-life balance while making an impact in the world of specialty veterinary care.

So, are you ready to take your career as a Licensed Veterinary Technician to the next level? 

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