Veterinary Technician (LVT) at VetCor in Gig Harbor, WA

Who we are:

Purdy Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $28–$32 per hour
• Schedule: Monday - Friday. Rotating Saturday shifts.

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Are you feeling underutilized? Maybe a little undervalued? Do you feel you're losing touch with some of those skills you’ve worked so hard to master? If you want to be recognized for your accomplishments and empowered to put those hard-earned talents to work, Purdy Veterinary Hospital wants YOU on its team!

We are ready to hire a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. Looking for a practice that will value your opinions, hear your ideas, and prioritize teamwork as a core value? Purdy Veterinary Hospital believes in a 'better together' philosophy and appreciates the diversity that each team member brings to our practice. We also encourage and are excited to hear about having a great life outside the hospital.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• A set schedule with two consecutive days off
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!

What You’ll Provide

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• A passion for patient care and client service
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
• Dedication to teamwork and collaboration

Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Have we piqued your interest yet? If so, don’t pass up this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Purdy Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.