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Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Vetcor
University Place, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2025
Who We Are

University Place Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team.

Are you looking for a change? Are you missing predictability in your schedule? Got a craving for a veterinary technician position that lights your fire, not burns you out? If so, the team at University Place Veterinary Hospital (UPVH) wants to talk!

Financial Benefits

University Place Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for a licensed veterinary technician to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work seven days a week? It's hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it's possible! At UPVH , we take the work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care. We also offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
    • Compensation ranges from $25.00 - $30.00 / hour and is based on experience
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program


Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!


Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program


The perfect addition to our team should be ready to:

  • Ask for help and offer help to others.
  • Grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others.
  • Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep our patients safe and happy.
  • Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork.
  • Maintain a positive, supportive approach at all times, recognizing that remarkable results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect.


What’s In It For You

  • Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
  • Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
  • No nights, no weekends, and no holiday shifts
  • 4-day work weeks
  • A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!


What does a day at University Place Veterinary Hospital look like?

Our typical day consists of 30 minute appointments with each doctor having an assigned skilled assistant and/or technician for the day, an hour during which our phones turn off and the doors are locked so that all of our team can enjoy lunch onsite OR offsite, an additional 30 minute buffer before appointments resume to allow for catchup time and callbacks, then after an afternoon of appointments, leaving for the day on time being the norm. We have hour-long department and all staff meetings scheduled on a monthly or quarterly basis (dependent on team feedback), enjoy periodic lunch & learns to stay on top of new products and treatments, and love to celebrate our staff!.

Our doctors and support staff all take advantage of 4 day work weeks. We are closed on weekends and 6 major holidays. We are open 8-6 Monday-Friday and do not offer any after-hours services.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of University Place Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Salary : $25 - $30

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