Licensed Veterinary Technician

2 days ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Full time

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Department: Veterinary

Reports To: Veterinary Services Manager

Supervises: None

Classification: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Unionized

JOB SUMMARY: As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, your job entails several important aspects of our shelter; animal care and treatment, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, surgery-related tasks, customer services, and shelter cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

  • Safe and effective Fear Free animal restraint techniques for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Provide and take pride in the patient care provided to all animals in the shelter setting
  • Medical mathematics
  • Read, write, and understand pharmacy related tasks
  • Skilled, well-rounded phlebotomist
  • Prepare and interpret lab samples
  • Perform and troubleshoot radiology including dental radiography
  • Basic animal treatments such as toenail trims, ear cleanings
  • Wound care and bandage placement/care
  • Minor Suturing
  • Execute all surgery-related tasks including inducing, intubated, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, troubleshooting, and handle crises effectively for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Effectively perform complete dental prophylaxis for canines, felines, and rabbits
  • Maintain logs, tracking sheets, and medical records
  • Maintain all equipment properly
  • Ability to learn the shelter's software program
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Effective triaging, emergency handling, and performance of CPR
  • Perform humane euthanasia
  • Perform excellent customer service including answering/filtering phone calls, client education, maintaining compassion and professionalism always especially in high-stress situations
  • Participate and effectively keep the shelter clean, disinfected and presentable always
  • This is by no means a complete list. Some tasks may be assigned to a specific staff member to complete. Some tasks may be added or removed from this list as deemed necessary for the safety and well-being of our shelter population

Education/Certification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Washington State License for Veterinary Technician

Experience:

  • Two years in veterinary medicine as a licensed veterinary technician is preferred

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician

    1 week ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Lakefield Veterinary Group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Emergency Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician in Gig Harbor, Washington – $5K Sign-on Bonus - $4/hour Shift DifferentialPuget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support our 8-Doctor specialty & emergency practice. Our FT techs work Sunday-Tuesday.At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists, we do things a...

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

    7 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Ethos Veterinary Health Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    Summit Veterinary Referral Center is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians for their Surgery DepartmentSign On Bonus Available Up to $5000Compensation: $ $40.00 depending on experience  Summary:Are you a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic Surgery department at Summit Veterinary...

  • ER/ICU Department Manager, Summit Veterinary Referral Center

    3 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Ethos Veterinary Health Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

    Department Manager Job SummaryThe Department Manager leads the nursing department to ensure smooth daily operations, effective labor management, and the highest standards of patient care. This role is responsible for developing staff, supporting workflow efficiency, and aligning departmental goals with hospital objectives. The Department Manager partners...

  • Veterinary Assistant/Technician

    3 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Comfort Suites Arizona Full time $44,800 - $91,200 per year

    Westgate Animal HospitalHello,We are a very busy and fast placed clinic. That has been catering to the tacoma area for nearly 50 years Unlike some of our competitors we have grown with the city itself. Helping serve families and their precious animals by the thousandsWe understand a great work/ life balance is required. Thus we are open Monday - Friday;...

  • Veterinary Assistant

    6 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Commencement Bay Animal Hospital Full time $20 - $24

    Who we are:Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary AssistantPosition DetailsRole: Experienced Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $ $24.00 per hour based on experience Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule; no nights, weekends, or holiday hoursBenefits HighlightsFinancial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay,...

  • Dental Equipment Technician

    1 day ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Burkhart Full time

    We are looking for a Dental Equipment Technician based out of Tacoma, WA covering the central Puget Sound region. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills and a few years of technician experience.What's in it for you?Competitive salary ($60k-$68k) plus quarterly incentives.Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and...

  • Drain Technician/Plumber

    1 day ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States Zoom Drain Washington Full time

    Are you experienced at cleaning drains? Does being on the ground floor of a national franchise launch in Washington state interest you? Do you enjoy working directly with the owner in a locally owned company? Does working with the most advanced drain cleaning and sewer repair equipment in the industry create a bit of excitement?  How about leveraging the...

  • Pharmacy Technician

    5 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States MultiCare Health System Full time $27 - $44

    Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for...

  • Experienced Service Technician

    3 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States LARSON MOTORS INC Full time $58,000 - $195,000

    Join a Busy, Established Shop at a Trusted Hyundai DealershipLarson Hyundai is looking for an experienced highly skilled service Technician who knows how to stay busy, work efficiently, and take pride in high-quality repairs. If you're a skilled tech with Hyundai or Kia experience and want to work in a dealership that's consistently busy, well-equipped, and...

  • Experienced Service Technician

    5 days ago

    Tacoma, Washington, United States LARSON MOTORS INC Full time $58,000 - $195,000

    Bring Your Hyundai Expertise to a Team That Values ItLarson Hyundai is seeking a highly skilled service Technician with proven experience in Hyundai and Kia vehicles. If you take pride in precision, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to work in a dealership that recognizes and rewards expertise, this is the role for you.What You'll DoPerform advanced...