Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician (2025 Salary)

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) is responsible for providing medical care and support to shelter animals. The LVT is responsible for animal restraint, assisting with and performing exams, administering treatments, wound care, preparing animals for surgery, assisting the veterinarian with procedures and surgery, intubating patients and monitoring patients under anesthesia, performing euthanasia, preparing medical instruments, entering and maintaining medical records, and working under the direction of the veterinarian.
presents a positive, enthusiastic, and professional image when representing Joint Animal Services internally and externally. Models and promotes a diverse and inclusive staff culture that is friendly and outgoing, collaborative, and free of judgment.

• Assist with physical examinations, working daily with animals of varying sizes and temperaments, handling individual animals in a caring and respectful manner.
• Perform dental cleanings and dental extractions under the supervision of a veterinarian, and the ability to take dental X-rays with a handheld unit.
• Have sound mathematical knowledge of veterinary medicine in order to properly dose medications and fluids.
• Perform proper and humane medical restraint techniques for multiple species.
• Provide compassionate care for all shelter animals.
• Ensure that animals with infectious diseases are handled safely and according to infectious medicine protocols.
• Perform routine lab procedures and tests, collect urine, draw blood, and perform skin scrapings, place catheters, and administer intravenous fluids and tube feedings.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of all pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies. Maintain drug logs in accordance with state and federal law.
• Assist in cleaning of surgical suite and kennels.
• Responsible for training and oversight of veterinarian assistant.
• Maintain the ability to follow policies and procedures of the JAS leadership.
• Assist in maintaining the surgery and exam schedule.
• Maintain appropriate standard of care protocols.
• Lead and provide training and guidance to veterinary assistant and clinic and shelter medicine volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess and have the ability to maintain a current Washington Veterinary Technician license.
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed Veterinary Technician and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinic or shelter medicine.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience dealing with animals compassionately and respectfully.
• Experience in animal services, animal rescue, or animal sheltering.
• Training and knowledge in HQHVSN techniques and surgical flow with the ability to manage a surgery schedule of at least 25-30 animals per surgery day.
• Training and knowledge in shelter medicine and the flow of animals through an animal shelter, infectious disease management in a shelter setting, and the concept of herd health management in regards to diseases and behavioral issues common in shelter animals.

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Washington state driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• When necessary, this position assists and/or performs euthanasia and must be certified in euthanasia procedures or have the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year from the date of hire.
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