Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is seeking a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) passionate about leadership, training, and improving team workflows. This role offers autonomy, trust, and support in a fast-paced, collaborative general practice environment, allowing you to fully utilize your skills while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgical and dental procedure schedules
• Calculate and prepare anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitor patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guide clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Requirements

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington
• Proficiency in:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Client education and communication
  • Training team members
  • Improving workflows and implementing SOPs
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication

Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials
• CE allowance: $500–$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

Pay

$33–$38 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 4/10 schedule with availability needed Monday–Friday.

About Us

Poulsbo Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor small animal practice operating in a modern, spacious facility with designated feline-friendly areas to reduce stress for cat patients. We handle urgent care cases and perform a variety of orthopedic surgeries in a dynamic environment supported by comprehensive in-house services, including a full pharmacy, laboratory, surgery suite, and dental suite.

Our dedicated team works closely with every client to ensure personalized, attentive care for each pet. By combining advanced medical practices with compassionate collaboration, we strive to deliver exceptional care through every stage of our patients’ lives. Poulsbo Animal Clinic is proud to be an active part of the community, partnering with local businesses to support and strengthen the region we serve.