About the Role
Northwest Veterinary Hospital seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient care and client service. We foster a supportive environment where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to grow, promoting a positive workplace culture, work-life balance, and rewarding veterinary careers. This role offers a workplace that supports personal well-being and professional growth, with mentorship, learning opportunities, and a team culture that encourages laughter, positivity, and meaningful work.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Safely restrain patients and provide compassionate, high-quality patient care.
- Perform diagnostic testing, including laboratory procedures and radiographs.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Educate clients on preventative care, medications, and treatment plans.
- Support hospital operations through teamwork and collaboration.
Requirements
- Previous Veterinary Technician experience.
- Understanding of anesthesia monitoring and surgical support preferred.
- Dependability and professionalism.
- Passion for veterinary medicine and continued professional growth.
Skills
- Strong technical and patient care skills.
- Excellent communication and client education abilities.
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers.
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
Work Type
- Full-time
- 30-40 hours, Monday - Friday
- Rotating half-day Saturday shifts
Experience Level
- Previous Veterinary Technician experience
Salary/Compensations
- Negotiable and based on experience
- Competitive pay
- Flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Roth Retirement 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)
- 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
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Northwest 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.
- We are 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.
