VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital located in Lynnwood WA is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their growing 5-doctor Small-Animal Practice !We need a Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide excellent patient care with a focus on wellness and client education. New Graduates and experienced technicians are encouraged to apply!Must have a current veterinary technician license in the state of Washington or be eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Washington.Schedule: Full-time opportunity. 4/10’s with rotating Saturday shifts.Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22 – 29 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.Location: 19511 24th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital is a thriving, five-doctor practice, open 6 days per week. Despite being a larger practice, we maintain strong client relationships and a family practice feel in all that we do. We provide care for our patients from their first puppy or kitten visit to their final days. We are passionate about the pets of Snohomish and King County, and if you are too, then come join us!We provide high-quality medical care to our patients, and this has helped us create a solid team. Our hospital has some amazing longevity rarely found in veterinary medicine. Our Medical Director has been with the practice for over 15 years, our Lead Technician has been with us for over 10 years and one of our CSR’s has been with us for over 20 years! VCA Alderwood is where you can find a home!Despite how busy our practice is, we focus on working together as a team and enjoying the work that we do. We know that the work we do is hard and emotionally draining sometimes so we focus on creating a fun environment. We periodically have competitions (our next is a poop competition), we have games such as positivity bingo and get-to-know-each-other word searches, and we often have team meals provided to us. Our team loves to chat and joke around so someone with an outgoing personality would do well at our clinic.Lynnwood is an exciting and expanding part of Western Washington. We have easy access to the big city delights of Seattle but also the quiet beaches of Snohomish County and the glorious hikes of King, Snohomish, and Skagit County. We also have several keen hikers on our team so we can give lots of recommendations.Benefits of joining the VCA Alderwood Team!We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)!
Competitive wages
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year), sick time, and holiday pay
Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
Paid parental leave for new parents
401(k) (company match)
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
Dedicated onboarding and development support
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU
Tuition support and sponsorships
Why We Want You!As a member of the VCA Alderwood team, you will support Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilized include, but are not limited to:
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Apply Today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy mobile-friendly application process. We look forward to speaking with you!If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com