Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - Olympia, WA, United States - VCA Animal Hospitals

Description

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to help lead our dynamic team at VCA

Tanglewilde Animal Hospital Job Title:

Lead Veterinary Technician As a Lead Veterinary Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring exceptional patient care and will also serve as the lead surgery technician, overseeing surgical procedures.

Additionally, you will actively contribute to mentoring and training fellow veterinary technicians to maintain the highest standards of care within our clinic.

Assist veterinarians in routine examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures
Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Perform laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Educate pet owners on proper animal care and treatment plans
Surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
IVC placement and Venipuncture
Assist in training and mentoring new veterinary technicians

Plus more Schedule:
This is a full-time position with no scheduled weekends, offering an excellent opportunity for work-life balance


Compensation:
Starting at $ hr. Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available.


Qualifications:
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/ CVT/RVT).
Passion for monitoring anesthesia and performing dentals. Benefits of joining the VCA Tanglewilde Team Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA 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 sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) (company match) Apply Today We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process.

We look forward to speaking with you Location: 7447 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516 If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.

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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