Licensed Veterinary Technician

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We are pleased to offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus at time of hire!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement account with employer match
• 1-month PAID sabbatical after every four years of employment
• DVMs and LVTs receive an annual CE stipend
• Full‑time LVTs are guaranteed 40 hours each week

Check out our full list of benefits and perks HERE

Non‑Exempt role - Starting Wage: $32.39-$36.60/hour

Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) are involved in all aspects of medical and surgical care in the shelter and clinic. LVTs are trusted and empowered to provide high‑level nursing care for hospitalized patients and anesthetic support for surgery patients, including maintaining a High‑Quality High Volume Spay Neuter flow and other soft‑tissue surgeries. LVTs support a wide range of veterinary services provided to shelter pets, including exams, surgery, dentals, diagnostics, infectious disease management, neonatal care, geriatric care, intensive care and emergencies.

The LVT should be excited about animal welfare, shelter medicine, increasing access to veterinary care, and HQHVSN practices.

• Work independently to provide medical care as assigned by a Veterinarian (DVM).
• Provide daily nursing care to inpatients, shelter/foster patients, surgical patients, and public patients.
• Obtain diagnostics including digital radiography and positions, phlebotomy, in‑house lab analyzer processing.
• Assist with intake and discharge of patients, sharing information in a friendly and professional manner.
• Infectious disease treatment, with a focus on Ringwork, Upper Respiratory Infection, Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease, Panleukopenia, and Parvovirus.
• Perform animal husbandry duties including cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, and monitoring all animals in the veterinary clinic to maintain high standards of care.
• Accurately prepare and dispense prescribed medications.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other treatments.
• IV catheter placement and maintenance.
• Assist with euthanasia, perform euthanasia if certified.

• Lead the flow and function of HQHVSN surgeries with a surgical support team that sees 20-50 patients daily per DVM.
• Perform anesthetic induction, monitoring, and surgical recovery of patients.
• Ensure accurate drug calculations, management of surgical flow and accurate surgical record keeping.
• Responsible for surgical preparation for various surgical procedures including soft tissue, orthopedic, etc.
• Ability to work independently to obtain dental radiographs and perform dental prophylaxis.
• Assists with the intake and discharge of surgery patients.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies, assume a lead role when necessary and maintain competency in CPR procedures.

• Work closely with volunteers in the department and related programs and provide support and training as needed. Assist veterinary leadership in training & mentoring staff.
• Ensure adherence to Seattle Humane policies and safe practices.
• Work closely with all departments and communicate effectively regarding the medical needs of shelter animals.
• Communicate in a professional and effective manner with the public, staff, and volunteers.
• Represent Seattle Humane in a professional and courteous manner.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated standard operating procedures.
• Timely report any health, behavior, safety, or security concerns to supervisor.
• Model collaborative leadership and teamwork for the Veterinary Services team and across the organization.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must hold a Veterinary Technician license in the state of Washington or ability to transfer license from another state.
• Certified for euthanasia under Washington State regulations or willing to obtain certification.

• Must be able to read, write, listen and communicate effectively.
• Experience…