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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kennewick, WA. Posted 11 days ago
The role
The Licensed Veterinary Technician provides skilled care to patients and service to clients. Duties include performing laboratory procedures, administering treatments, and assisting in surgical procedures.
What you will do
- Perform laboratory procedures
- Obtain and record patient data
- Administer treatments and medications under DVM supervision
- Calculate drug dosages and create anesthetic plans
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Induce and monitor anesthesia
- Assist in surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Perform dental prophylaxis and acquire dental radiographs
- Communicate patient updates and discharge instructions to clients
- Provide client education on preventative medicine, wellness care, and medication administration
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program or alternative certification route
- Valid Washington State Veterinary Technician License, current and in good standing
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform active movements (standing, walking, bending)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines
Nice to have
- Previous experience in an urgent care or emergency veterinary setting
- Recover CPR training (BLS and ALS)
- Experience with advanced procedures such as ultrasound, transfusions, or advanced catheter placement
- Experience training and mentoring veterinary assistants
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- PTO
- employee pet discount
About the company
Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care and Veterinary Center creates a welcoming environment where pets receive expert attention. They deliver veterinary care with empathy, integrity, and dedication to pet well-being.