Licensed Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Riverside Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: $20 – $25 per hour
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8 AM - 6 PM

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Riverside Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to bring their genuine self to join our awesome team. Do you sometimes break into spontaneous songs during the day? Excellent. Want to talk about your prized orchids or favorite food spots? We want to hear it. At Riverside, we know it takes all types of personalities to succeed.

Here, you can develop as a professional while being encouraged and supported as the exceptional person you are. Because we believe a happy, healthy staff is essential to providing excellent patient care, we’ve built a positive clinic culture and a schedule that supports real work-life balance.

At Riverside Animal Hospital, our technicians are empowered to fully utilize their skills and play an active role in patient care.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, low-drama workplace where teammates help each other and communicate respectfully.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A supportive team that genuinely helps each other
• Mentorship and training to help you grow your skills
• Opportunities to expand your veterinary skill set
• A clinic culture where laughter and teamwork are part of the day
• A schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Obtain patient histories, vitals, and assist with patient assessments
• Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection
• Assist with radiographs and in-house lab diagnostics
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
• Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient clinic workflow

What We’re Looking For

• Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician (Required)
• Confidence working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Strong patient handling and technical skillsCompassionate communication with clients and coworkers
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• A collaborative, team-first mindset
• A genuine passion for veterinary medicine and patient care

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Our Team Members Should Be Ready To

• Let their passion for veterinary medicine shine every day
• Ask for help and offer help to others
• Continue learning and growing professionally
• Support coworkers with empathy and teamwork
• Enjoy coming to work — because if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong

Join Our Team!

If you’re ready to join a clinic where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team genuinely enjoys working together, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Riverside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.