Veterinary Technician - LVT

University Place Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: $28–$32 per hour
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts; weekends off

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

Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role That Lights Your Fire, Not Burns You Out?

Are you looking for a change? Missing predictability in your schedule? Craving a Veterinary Technician position that supports your career without sacrificing your well-being? If so, the team at University Place Veterinary Hospital wants to talk.

University Place Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and real opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. At UPVH, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously, and our schedule reflects our belief in the importance of self-care.

Our typical day is intentionally structured to support both excellent medicine and a healthier team experience. We schedule 30-minute appointments, each doctor has an assigned skilled assistant and/or technician for the day, and our phones are turned off while the doors are locked so the entire team can enjoy lunch onsite or offsite. We also build in additional catch-up time before appointments resume, making it normal to leave on time at the end of the day.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love University Place Veterinary Hospital

• Consistent scheduling with weekends off
• 4-day work weeks
• Actual lunch breaks and built-in catch-up time
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Monthly or quarterly team meetings that support collaboration and communication
• Periodic lunch-and-learns to stay current on new products and treatments
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Support preventative care and vaccine appointments
• Assist with attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Support emergency and surgical care, including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Obtain diagnostics, including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house lab work
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and staff
• Maintain succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
• Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians to support excellent workflow and patient care

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
• Strong technical skills and confidence supporting surgical and diagnostic care
• Positive attitude and dedication to continued learning

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A schedule designed to support real work-life balance
• A structured workflow that helps the day run smoothly
• A team that values communication, collaboration, and professional growth
• Staff celebrations and appreciation built…