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Ethos Veterinary Health lists this Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery
Summit Veterinary Referral Center - South Puget Sound, WA (Tacoma area)
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified LVTs
$30–$40 / hour base pay
$3/hr weekend day differential
$4/hr weekday night differential
$7/hr weekend night differential
VTS in Anesthesia candidates encouraged to apply!
Specialty & Emergency Hospital · 7 Surgical Suites · CT, MRI & Fluoroscopy · Tacoma / South Puget Sound
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia for surgical procedures
Provide direct surgical suite support — patient prep, draping, and post‑op recovery
Perform venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, and fluid therapy
Administer controlled and non-controlled medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
Assist with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and X‑ray
Educate pet owners on post‑operative and at‑home care instructions
Collaborate across specialty departments, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and more
Maintain accurate patient records and participate in ongoing training and skill development
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Active Washington LVT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician
Specialty or surgical veterinary experience preferred, but not required
VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing) strongly encouraged to apply
Strong technical skills: anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration
Calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast‑paced surgical environment
Schedule
3 × 12‑hour shifts or 4 × 10‑hour shifts
On‑call shifts required
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
BENEFITS
Sign‑on bonus up to $5,000
$3/hr weekend day, $4/hr weekday night, $7/hr weekend night shift differentials
Continuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered
VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathways
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and PTO
Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health
Burnout prevention — real systems built for long‑term career sustainability
On‑site specialists available for case consults 24/7
ABOUT SUMMIT
Summit has been the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound for 13 years. Our specialists cover surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and radiology. 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.
To apply, complete the application and include an updated resume.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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