Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Sumner Veterinary Hospital | Sumner, WA

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where you can fully utilize your skills while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team?

Sumner Veterinary Hospital is seeking full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our AAHA-accredited, 24-hour hospital. Our team provides General Practice, Emergency Care, Rehabilitation, Grooming, Lodging, Daycare, and Training, giving technicians the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow professionally.

14 doctors, 11 LVTs, 33 Veterinary Assistants, and 40 support staff
, you'll join a hospital that values collaboration, mentorship, and delivering an exceptional client experience.

• AAHA-accredited 24-hour hospital
• Diverse caseload including general practice and emergency medicine
• Collaborative team with experienced doctors and technicians
• Opportunities to utilize your credentialed technician skills
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Community involvement through local events and partnerships with Tacoma Humane Society

Responsibilities are performed in accordance with Washington State regulations for Licensed Veterinary Technicians and may include:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Assist with surgery, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency care
• Perform technical skills within the LVT scope of practice
• Partner closely with veterinarians to provide high-quality patient care
• Educate clients on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Contribute to an exceptional client experience while upholding the hospital's standards of care

• Current Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician credential required
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Passion for patient care and client service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Full-Time

Available schedules include:

• Wednesday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday-Friday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Overnight)

Weekends and holidays are required.

• $30-36/hour DOE
• NVA Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education allowance
• Uniforms provided
• Employee pet care discounts
• Career growth opportunities

Join a hospital where your technical skills are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work makes a difference for pets, clients, and your teammates every day.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose
:
Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission
:
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values
:
Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA:
Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible,…