Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Newcastle Veterinary Associates PLLC dba Eastside Veterinary Associates, Newcastle/Renton, WA: Responsible for assisting veterinarians in evaluating and treating companion animals.

Duties and responsibilities include:

·        Perform diagnostic imaging, including x-rays and ultrasounds;

·        Conduct laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as venipuncture, cytology, urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring;

·        Provide anesthesia services, including pre-medication, induction, intubation, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery care;

·        Assist in surgical procedures and perform surgical site preparation, instrument setup, and wound closure as permitted;

·        Administer medications, vaccines, and biologics through multiple routes;

·        Deliver specialized patient care, including IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and ongoing patient monitoring;

·        Perform dental procedures such as prophylaxis, nerve blocks, simple extractions, and gingival suturing;

·        Apply splints and casts and perform other therapeutic or medical interventions as needed; and,

·        Communicate with clients, maintain medical records, and serve as a resource for practice staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

Education: Associate’s degree or higher (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Veterinary Technology/Medicine or closely related field.

Experience: Two years of post-Associate’s degree experience in veterinary medicine.

SKILLS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must hold a valid Washington Veterinary Technician license.

Experience must include two years with each of the following:

1.     Small-animal dental procedures, including charting, full-mouth radiography, scaling, polishing, and local anesthesia (dental nerve blocks), simple extractions, and suturing of gingiva;

2.     Wound treatments, including cleaning, bandaging, and suturing or closure of prepared skin wounds and gingival incisions under veterinary supervision;

3.     Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, fine-needle aspirates and centesis; 

4.    Anesthetic protocols and procedures, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery, and perioperative patient care;

5.     Sterile surgical procedures, including preparing and maintaining aseptic surgical suites;

6.     Diagnostic and medical procedures, including electrocardiograms, radiography, sonography, blood pressure, cytology analysis, tonometry, Schirmer Tear Test, fluorescein stain, urinalysis, and hematological tests; and,

7.     Inventory management, including procurement, organization, and maintenance of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

Experience can be gained concurrently.

Basic pay is twenty-nine dollars and fifty cents to thirty dollars per hour for full-time employment.

Standard Benefits include:

• Company pays 50% of the employee's medical insurance premiums for the Silver plan.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with minimum 3% employer contribution
• 80 hours of paid time off per year
• 6 paid major holidays
• WA State License fee for Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Discounts

Qualified applicants should apply by submitting resume and cover letter at www.eastsidevet.com/about-our-clinic/job-opportunities. No calls please.