Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Emergency/Critical Care (Swing Shift) - Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty

About the role

We Love Pets and People. Bellevue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital was established with one goal in mind: to be there for pets and their people. We know emergency visits aren't planned and navigating specialty care can be overwhelming. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our growing team and help us implement people-centric processes to create an environment where pets receive world class care and pet parents receive clarity and compassion at every step in the process.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Provide updates to clients for hospitalized patients provided by the DVM.
• Discharge hospitalized patients including possible demonstrations of insulin administration, esophagostomy tube feedings/maintenance, subcutaneous fluid administration, Freestyle Libre use.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for patients.
• Restrain patients utilizing fear-free techniques.
• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform laboratory tests on samples using in-house IDEXX laboratory machines.
• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.
• Fill controlled and non-controlled prescription medications following Washington State laws.
• Administer medications in various routes following the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Place intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture.
• Place urinary catheters in both male and female canines.
• Perform CPR following RECOVER guidelines.
• Perform advanced skills such as nasogastric tube, central line, nasal cannula and PICC line placement.
• Administer and monitor all transfusions.
• Perform ultrasound guided cystocentesis.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Maintain and monitor patient chest tubes and surgical drains.
• Maintain proper documentation using Cornerstone and Instinct.
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in vitals or mentation, notifying the DVM immediately.
• Enteral and parenteral medication administration.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensure the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and standards of care.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a two-year veterinary technology program with accreditation from the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA)
• Successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) when required by the state).
• Current Washington State Veterinary Technician License with credential in good standing required.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft.
• Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS).
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer oriented approach.
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.

Skills

• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft.
• Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS).
• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer oriented approach.
• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Referral programs
• 401k
• Team member discounts
• CE
• Personal health and wellness support platforms
• Uniform allowance

Pay

$30 - $42 USD

Schedule

• Full-time
• 12-hour shifts
• Friday-Sunday 12pm-12am
• Saturday-Monday 12pm-12am
• 10-hour shifts
• 2pm-12am
• Part-time
• 12-hour shift
• Friday's 12pm-12am
• 12-hour shift

Supervisory LVT Roles

• Between $40-$42/hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.

Contact Information

To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or Nikki Kincl at nikki.kincl@bellevueersp.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people. We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive. As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Compensation Range

$30 - $42 USD

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