Veterinary Technician - LVT

Us-Wa-University Placemid

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Who we are: University Place Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

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What We Offer

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Are you looking for a change? Missing predictability in your schedule? Craving a Veterinary Technician position that supports your career without sacrificing your well-being? If so, the team at University Place Veterinary Hospital wants to talk.

University Place Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and real opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. At UPVH, we take work-life balance and personal well-being seriously, and our schedule reflects our belief in the importance of self-care.

Our typical day is intentionally structured to support both excellent medicine and a healthier team experience. We schedule 30-minute appointments, each doctor has an assigned skilled assistant and/or technician for the day, and our phones are turned off while the doors are locked so the entire team can enjoy lunch onsite or offsite. We also build in additional catch-up time before appointments resume, making it normal to leave on time at the end of the day.

✓A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance

✓401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

✓Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)

✓529 Savings Plan

✓Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

✓Referral bonus program

✓Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)

✓Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)

✓Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.

✓Sick Time / Paid Time Off

✓Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

✓Pet discounts on services and products

✓Pet food discount program

✓Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

✓State license reimbursement

✓VTNE exam fee reimbursement

✓Professional development opportunities

✓Continuing education allowance

✓Uniform allowance

✓Six paid holidays (full-time only)

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Employee discount program

Consistent scheduling with weekends off
4-day work weeks
No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts
Actual lunch breaks and built-in catch-up time
Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
Monthly or quarterly team meetings that support collaboration and communication
Periodic lunch-and-learns to stay current on new products and treatments
A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness

Responsibilities

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→Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
→Support preventative care and vaccine appointments
→Assist with attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
→Support emergency and surgical care, including IV catheter placement and intubation
→Obtain diagnostics, including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house lab work
→Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and staff
→Maintain succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
→Collaborate with doctors, assistants, and fellow technicians to support excellent workflow and patient care

Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials
Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Strong technical skills and confidence supporting surgical and diagnostic care
Positive attitude and dedication to continued learning

A schedule designed to support real work-life balance
A structured workflow that helps the day run smoothly
A team that values communication, collaboration, and professional growth
Staff celebrations and appreciation built into the culture
A hospital environment where high-quality medicine and personal well-being both matter

Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at 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.