Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Renton, WA is looking for Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our talented team. We have full-time openings and we’re looking for LVT’s with availability to work weekends. We have day shifts and night shifts available, some schedules offer a competitive weekend and night shift differential.

We are a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility and our in-house specialties include dialysis, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery services. Our location offers CT imaging, intermittent and continuous hemodialysis, therapeutic plasma exchange, and life support mechanical ventilation. We treat conditions ranging from the most stable patient to those requiring life support measures.  We are predominately a small companion animal practice, but also offer emergency services to pocket pets, exotics, and small farm critters. We are a compassionate team and we treat our patients as if they were our own pets.

The Renton team is very much a family that cares deeply about one another. We do our best to have fun every day while providing the highest quality veterinary medicine. We consider ourselves a teaching facility and take great pride in watching staff reach their highest potential. Our technician and the assistant team are led by a VTS in small animal internal medicine who is passionate about teaching and fostering an environment of exemplary patient care.

Here are some of the reasons why we love being a part of the BluePearl Renton family!

“I love the medicine and quality of patient care we provide” Brenna C. – Surgery Technician

“The staff is like a second family to me. Everyone is always willing to help one another” Gina S. -Emergency Assistant

“From my externship to now, being here for almost a year, I have grown exponentially and learned more than I ever thought possible” Kim W. – Emergency technician

“I love getting to watch the journey of a team member as they learn and grow in this field. I love seeing the pride on their face when patients have a good outcome, and they know they were responsible for that. I am so lucky to get to be a part of that process” Shannan H. – Technician Manager

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician who has a strong passion for patient care and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The ideal fit for our team has a genuine interest in learning, is self-motivated, and a team player. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for providing the best possible care for our patients while having fun!

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and our own BluePearl University for training. Our Continuing Education Plan includes individual stipends and rollover benefits/CE hours for LVT/VTS.
• To support your career growth, we offer Penn Foster tuition assistance to those who demonstrate the desire to successfully become a degreed and licensed Veterinary Technician. Our strategic partnership with Penn Foster offers qualifying associates a Veterinary Technician degree with up to 90% tuition assistance.
• Our team has access to a regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

Additional perks and benefits based on eligibility:

• NEW company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• NEW Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Shift Differential for all hourly associates
• Weekend Shift Differential for all hourly associates
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements, VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.

If you have been looking for a way to advance your career, apply today!

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace