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. You’ll have the autonomy and support to practice at the top of your skillset in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

In this role, you’ll:

• 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-$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:
  • 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. We’ve 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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Pay Range 34 - 39 USD