Licensed Veterinary Technician

ABOUT URBAN ANIMAL

With an inclusive culture, Urban Animal provides smart and sensible veterinary care for patients in a collaborative workplace. We are building a worker cooperative, a different kind of employee ownership within the industry. Urban Animal's Worker-Owners use governance to help shape what their jobs look like and how care is delivered. COME JOIN US IN DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

Founded in 2012, Urban Animal pioneered a different approach of veterinary care - option-based medicine, with some of the industry’s best skilled professionals. This supports accessibility through candid conversations and zero upsell. Urban Animal operates two fast-paced, walk-in locations where we also offer appointments and one appointment-only model for our diverse clientele. Most importantly, we provide a compassionate and frank attitude towards caring for cats and dogs in the community.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Based on experience and job-leveling

• Medical insurance including vision and dental, with a paid portion of monthly benefits by Urban Animal.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – three weeks equal to hours worked per week, based on job classification.
• Observed paid holidays if it falls on your normally scheduled shift. (New Year’s Day [Jan 1], Memorial Day, Juneteenth [June 19], Independence Day [July 4], Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas [December 25])
• Discounted veterinary care for personal pets and discounted veterinary care for select friends and family
• Discounted ORCA card.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401k plan one year after your effective start date. Urban Animal matches 100% up to 3% and 50% of 4% and 5%. Employer match is 100% immediately vested.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program resources
• Eligibility after one year to become a Worker-Owner in Urban Animal's Worker Cooperative
• A three-day work week

Company-paid monthly benefit varies depending on hours worked per week and plan selected. There are partial benefits available to part‐time team members. This summary is not a guarantee of benefits, and all plans are subject to change. Any errors and/or omissions are unintentional.

About the Role

• Licensed Veterinary Technician / Reports to: Back of House (BOH) Manager

What You'll Do

• High level focus on client experience and customer service
• Ensures high quality care for our patients
• Development of personal professional goals.
• Assists the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery
• Administers and monitors anesthesia; manages patients during surgery and recovery
• Takes Tech Appointments (vaccines, fluids, demonstrations etc.)
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies

Qualifications

Education, Licensure and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working as a veterinary technician (background in emergency/referral or specialty practices is a plus)
• Washington State Veterinary Technician License

General Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and able to deal with them when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Well-spoken and approaches job duties in a mature and professional manner.
• Experience working in a team environment and collaborates well with all levels of team members.
• Stress management skills in a busy, fast-paced team atmosphere
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Physical Effort
• • Work requires lifting and carrying animals (assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.) and must be able to stand for extended periods of time and frequently work in a bent position.
• Working conditions:
• • May be exposed to unpleasant odors including animal urine and feces, different noises, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.