Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician, AMCS

The Animal Medical Center of Seattle, WA is hiring a full- time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and ICU team! We are offering up to $5,000 Hiring Bonus for Licensed Veterinary Technicians!

AMC Seattle is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff members by facilitating access to Continuing Education (CE) opportunities and offers competitive CE allowance ($500-$2000 per year and accruing PTO dependent upon credentials!). AMC Seattle is also committed to supporting professional growth of their LVTs in pursuing their VTS through financial and mentorship support.

• Compensation is based on experience and skill level. $30 – 40/hr+ plus a swing or overnight differential. Veterinary Technician Specialists starting at $40/hr plus a swing or overnight differential.

• Full time employees receive competitive hourly compensation; health; dental; vision; 401k; with a company sponsored match; therapy and counseling services; life insurance; employee assistance program; long and short term disability; discounted pet care after 30 days of employment; paid time off; reimbursement of licensing fees; uniform allowance; $2000 annual CE for VTS plus accruing PTO, $1,250 annual CE for LVTs plus accruing PTO and $500 for VAs

• Choose between working a 4/10 or 3/12 schedule!
• Shift differentials available for overnight.

• We are offering up to $5000 hiring bonus for a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant.
• Relocation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates!

Veterinary technicians at AMCS provide effective and timely support for the staff veterinarians and work closely with clients, patients, and staff members. Technicians are responsible for providing the highest quality nursing care as directed by the staff veterinarians. Technicians also provide excellent customer service including greeting and assisting clients who seek medical services, gathering patient information and keeping clients up to date on their pet’s status.

• Assist in patient procedures across various medical areas including surgery, radiology, critical care, and emergency medicine.
• Ensure patient comfort and cleanliness.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly alert supervising veterinarian to any changes.
• Administer medications accurately and calculate dosages correctly.
• Provide exceptional customer service by triaging, updating clients, and answering inquiries.
• Perform laboratory work and radiography as required.
• Maintain a clean and well‑stocked work environment.
• Attend CE courses/webinars and staff meetings.
• Share holiday coverage and participate in on‑call schedule.
• Report any concerns to supervisors.

• Assist with telephone inquiries and maintain professional phone etiquette.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure accurate patient check‑in and check‑out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in nursing critically ill and emergency patients.
• Ability to problem‑solve and follow veterinarian orders.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
• Adaptability to work in fast‑paced and stressful environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to deescalate and communicate effectively with clients.
• Proficient in English language (speaking, reading, and writing).

• A minimum of two years in critical care veterinary medicine or emergency veterinary medicine.
• Candidate must be a licensed technician, or eligible to license, in the state of Washington.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills are required.

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