What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician (overnight) position at Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty?
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Licensed Veterinary Technician (overnight)
Seattle, WA
Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a locally owned, rapidly growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in North Seattle. Our mission is:
“Leading through exceptional veterinary care and sustainable employee ownership”
Our hospital mission is guided by our PEAK Principles:
- Patient care
- Engagement
- Accountability
- Knowledge Growth
Excellent emergency, critical, and specialty care requires exceptional and focused technical skill along with a team approach. We believe veterinary technicians are our greatest asset. We are looking for additional licensed technicians to join our team providing the best veterinary emergency care in the Seattle area and building an amazing workplace.
LVTs at TVES work with our veterinarians and other team members to provide exceptional patient care for dogs, cats, and small exotic pets and to contribute to our culture of employee engagement and ownership.
Job duties include triage and pre-exam of incoming patients, performing treatments and administering medication, filling prescriptions, performing laboratory tests, anesthetizing and monitoring animals for surgical procedures, monitoring and caring for critical patients, communicating with clients, communicating with attending doctors/staff, participating in and contributing to patient safety protocols and keeping the hospital clean and stocked for the following shift.
Ideal candidates enjoy the challenge of a busy shift, want to utilize the full breadth of their skills, want to expand and grow their skills, and enjoy working as part of a team to provide exceptional care to patients and clients.
Specific experience and qualification requirements include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Growth mindset
- Stress tolerance and attention to detail
- Active Washington State veterinary technician license
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits
- We are currently hiring for a full-time overnight position.
- $1000 signing bonus ($500 paid on first pay period, $500 paid after 6 months of employment).
- As an emergency and 24hr hospital, shift rotation to help fairly cover holidays is expected for all staff.
- Compensation is based on experience and skills (hourly range $30-40/hour)
- Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts in addition to hourly rates.
- We also provide competitive benefits, as well as quarterly profit sharing, participation in our stock appreciation rights plan (for full-time employees), and participation in our future ESOP.
To apply, please include a cover letter and resume.
Salary : $30 - $40