Veterinary Technician

VCA Pacific Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our expanding team!

Who We Are:

At VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners. We are a AAHA accredited full-service facility offering Preventative/Routine care, Surgery and Dental procedures, Urgent Care, and Hospitalization. This is not your typical preventative care visit. 

We believe in a team approach to medicine and focus on high-quality patient care. Our team is committed to continuously improve the standard of care and veterinary medicine as a whole. We work hard to ensure that our love of animals translates into compassionate care and respect for our patients. 

Overall Responsibility:  Our LVTs provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. We provide a progressive learning environment to guide your career path, and encourage technicians to utilize their technical skills to broaden their abilities.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Collect patient histories and review referral medical records for pertinent information
• Perform physical exams and report results to doctor
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Working knowledge of radiation safety
• Perform radiographs and other diagnostic imaging as ordered
• Obtain laboratory samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, and fecal collection
• Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, differentials, and cytologies
• Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment
• Ability to calculate drug dosages accurately
• Manage client invoices (PVL) and charge for urgent care services appropriately
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Maintain a clean work environment to include following any infectious disease protocols, handle medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately

Schedule: Full-time opportunity, afternoons and Saturday schedule. We utilize a 4x10 schedule, and schedule is flexible.

Compensation: This position pays  $26 - 30 / hour. Pay is determined by skill set, education, certifications, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.

Location: 10234 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444

Tacoma sits in a beautiful part of Western Washington where access to everything is within easy reach. Just a short drive to all manner of outdoor activities while also being close to an unending variety of nightlife, culture, and entertainment.  Surrounding communities include Seattle, Fort Lewis Military Base and Puget Sound.

Why Join the VCA Pacific Animal Hospital Team?

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA Pacific Avenue team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Salary : $26 - $30