Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Join Our Team at Summit Veterinary Referral Center!

Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

Are you a passionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician with a focus on critical care? Summit Veterinary Referral Center in Tacoma, WA, is looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic ER team. As an integral part of our Emergency & Critical Care department, you will collaborate closely with our board-certified Criticalists to deliver comprehensive patient care. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional veterinary medicine are essential for this role.

Schedule:

• Various schedules available, apply to learn more!

Compensation:

• **Sign On Bonus Available Up to $5000**
• Hourly pay range: $30.00 - $40.00 depending on experience.
• Shift differentials: $3 per hour weekend day, $4 per hour weekday night, and $7 per hour weekend night.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO 
• CE/Dues/License Fees/Uniform Allowances
• 401k
• Employee assistance plan with focus on mental health
• Plus more employee perks!

Responsibilities:

• Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients.
• Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a fast paced emergency setting.
• Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection.
• Assist with various surgical procedures.
• Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.
• Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications.
• Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound.
• Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries.

• 1 year ER/ICU experience
• Current WA state veterinary technician license.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in record-keeping.