Overview
Veterinary Technician (LVT) Jobs in Tacoma, WA at Button Veterinary Hospital
We are seeking a full-time or part-time licensed veterinary technician for our privately-owned, small animal practice in Tacoma, WA.
Button Veterinary Hospital is a well-established (est. 1920!), full-service, 4 FTE doctor small animal practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We offer appointments for preventive care, medical cases, acupuncture, surgery, dentistry and urgent care. Because of our longevity, we have treated pets for 4 and 5 generations of families in the South Puget Sound! We provide care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and pocket pets.
Button Veterinary has an excellent reputation in the community for providing quality veterinary care to our patients and personal service to our clients. We value our clients and their pets as family and expect our staff to bear that in mind in everything we do. We strive to offer the best client experience and work to minimize our patient’s stress during their interactions with us.
Our goal is to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and full-service veterinary health care. Our team is compassionate, ethical, and honest and we understand the deep importance of the human-animal bond. We work daily to provide progressive, high-standard medicine while accommodating the different needs/resources of our clients.
Our current open hours are Monday-Friday, 8-6, but those hours may change based on our client’s needs. We understand the importance of a work/life balance so we try to schedule staff and appointments so that staff is able leave within 0-15 minutes of their scheduled time off, although occasionally there is an exception due to the nature of the business.
We relocated to our current facility in January 2024 and have 2 surgical suites, a dental suite with a 2-patient capacity, a dedicated surgical prep area, as well as a new Class IV laser, an ultrasound, digital radiology and digital dental radiology.
We are dedicated to having a good culture, there are many facets of our culture but we place an emphasis on positivity. What you say and do should always reflect the following qualities.
Qualities we are seeking in our LVTs are:
- Team-player
- Positive attitude
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent technical skills
- Adaptability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Motivated/self-starter
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to different doctors
- Reliable (excellent attendance)
- An understanding of the importance of quality client/patient service
Your responsibilities include those that are standard to a licensed veterinary technician. As a technician you are expected to work closely and communicate well with the doctors, assistants, practice manager and owner to help manage/delegate patient care efficiently as well as provide excellent client communication and education.
We offer a competitive hourly wage, an employee discount for personal pets, a uniform allowance, and 401k as well as paid CE and paid days to attend. Minimum hourly wage of $27/hour but starting and ongoing wages are based on several factors, including experience and level of responsibility assigned.
Full-time employees are additionally eligible for subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance, paid-time off and license reimbursement.
If you are looking for a great, fun team to work with and you think you might be a good fit for our hospital, please submit your cover letter and resume to our practice manager, Debby Phillips.
Pay: $27.00 – $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you interested in a part-time or a full-time position?
License/Certification:
- WA State Veterinary Technician License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Company: Button Veterinary Hospital
Location: Tacoma, WA
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