Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Gig Harbor, WA

Job description

If you’re an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a sweet gig by the sound, then look no further, Petzen Animal Wellness in beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington, has opportunities available for:

1) Licensed Veterinary Technicians

AND

2) Experienced Veterinary Assistants

What to Expect:

· Great Work Life Balance: Take advantage of the beautiful area in which we live to maintain a high quality of life while doing what you love!

• Patient Care is our priority: We are advocates for our patients and ensure that we provide outstanding care along with excellent client education and communication.

· A team that operates and feels like a family: We pride ourselves on a welcoming environment where team members feel safe to learn and seek guidance from each other.

· Quality Medicine: Our team of Doctors and Technicians utilize state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.

· Integrative Medicine: Drs certified in Acupuncture and also offer Chinese Herbal Medicine

· Growth & development opportunities: utilize your skill set to the highest level, perform a wide range of procedures, and learn new techniques!

About You:

· You are a Veterinary Technician (or Experienced Veterinary Assistant) with outstanding client service skills and excellent patient care.

· Quick on your feet, you are a dynamic and efficient worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital, helping to get all the day’s duties done!

· You understand that clear, effective communication among clients and team members is a priority and are dedicated to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

· You have a strong foundational understanding and can perform the basic responsibilities of a veterinary technician including (but not limited to):

o Patient assessment and physical examinations

o Phlebotomy and catheter placement

o Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

o Anesthesia monitoring proficiency

o Perioperative surgical nursing skills

o Routine dental prophylaxis experience

o Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures

Anticipated Schedule (TBD):

· Full time positions include 4 – 10hr shifts

· Rotating weekend duties

· Part-time opportunities may be available

· Hospital hours are:

o Tuesday – Friday 9am-6pm

o Saturday: 9am – 3pm

Compensation: $20-$35/hr depending on licensing and/or experience.

Benefits:

· CE Allowance

· Uniforms provided

· PTO

· Sick Time

· Paid Holidays

· Generous Employee Pet Discount

· 401k

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Short/Long Term Disability

· Life Insurance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://petzenanimalwellness.com

Hiring Manager Iaia, Denise

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, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.