Value Pet Clinic of Puyallup is a walk-in Veterinary Clinic open 6 days a week. We provide a wide array of Veterinary services from vaccinations, exams, surgery, digital radiographs, dental, full in-house lab, etc. We are currently hiring for a Licensed Vet Technicians that have a current Washington State license. Ideal candidates will have the appropriate knowledge and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. We have a great staff who are supportive and kind. We also take our staff's safety and mental health as a serious priority. Hired candidates will also receive a generous sign on bonus!

Essential Duties:

Provide compassionate care to patients and clients.

Prepare and maintain the treatment areas.

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy.

Admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.

Effectively restrain pets.

Understand all common vaccines and vaccination protocols and be able to explain to clients.

Gives SQ, IM, and IV injections.

Assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery, administer fluids.

Properly care for all surgical and treatment materials and equipment as well as keeping those areas stocked and cleaned.

Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains a file of lab test results and ensures that results are recorded in patient records.

Effectively position for and take radiographs.

Place IV catheters and properly care for them.

Know common disease states and alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.

Understand usage, dosage, and common side effects for commonly used prescription drugs and readily explain them to clients.

Discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state, and explain necessary follow up and home care instructions.

Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system.

Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.

Maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with other employees.

Understand the importance of a clean and orderly facility, and clean, do laundry, and organize as part of a normal job duty.

Perform other duties as assigned by the manager or veterinarian.

Benefits:

Medical- Eligible after 90 days of employment

Dental- Eligible after 90 days of employment

401 (K)- Eligible after 1 year of employment

PTO- Accrual-Eligible after 90 days of employment

7 paid holidays

Sick Time-Accrual-WA State required minimum