Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Skip To Job Description Ethos Veterinary Health is a network of hospitals providing specialty and emergency care for pets. Our ethos is simple: to provide the most advanced, innovative and compassionate veterinary care possible. It is the foundation of our organization and it continues to drive us forward in our mission to define the future of veterinary medicine. Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery Tacoma, WA Full Time Surgery - Licensed Veterinary Technician Experienced Share Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery$30–$40/hour + Shift Differentials + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000Full-time opportunity in Tacoma / South Puget Sound, WASchedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts or 4 × 10-hour shifts. On-call shifts required.Summit Veterinary Referral Center, the largest emergency and specialty hospital in the South Puget Sound, is hiring experienced surgical LVTs to join our surgery department. If you're a licensed veterinary technician who wants to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with access to advanced imaging, board-certified specialists, and a genuine CE budget, this is the role.Why Join Summit Veterinary Referral CenterAt Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound, with 13 years in the region. We operate 7 surgical suites with CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, echocardiography, telemetry, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Daily grand rounds and around-the-clock specialist availability set us apart, and we have real structures in place to support long-term career sustainability.In your day-to-day, you will:Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia for surgical proceduresProvide direct surgical suite support — patient prep, draping, and post-op recoveryPerform venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, and fluid therapyAdminister controlled and non-controlled medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routesAssist with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and X-rayEducate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care instructionsCollaborate across specialty departments, including internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and cardiologyWork closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teamsContribute to a positive, team-focused hospital cultureWhat You BringActive Washington LVT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technicianSpecialty or surgical veterinary experience preferred, but not required; VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing) strongly encouraged to applyStrong technical skills in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, and medication administration; calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced surgical environmentA collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient carePerks & BenefitsBenefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insuranceCompetitive compensation, including shift differentials ($3/hr weekend day, $4/hr weekday night, $7/hr weekend night)Sign-on bonus up to $5,000Health, dental, and vision insuranceContinuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered, plus VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathwaysPaid time offRetirement savings options (401(k))Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, and real systems built for long-term career sustainabilityLocation HighlightTacoma sits at the gateway to the South Puget Sound, offering easy access to Mount Rainier, Puget Sound waterways, and a revitalized downtown with a...