Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Company Description

Animal Medical Center of Seattle (AMCS) is looking for a friendly and career minded Licensed Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant to join our busy Dentistry Department in providing specialty animal care in Shoreline, WA. Our doctors, support staff and managers all work together to provide the most comprehensive care and customer service for our patients, clients and the referring veterinary community.

Job Description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (Dentistry) provides effective and timely support for the Veterinary Dental Specialist and works closely with clients, patients and other staff members. The LVT is responsible for providing the highest quality nursing care as directed by the staff veterinarians. The LVT also provides excellent customer service including scheduling appointments, coordinating patient care, greeting and assisting clients who seek medical services, gathering patient information and keeping clients up to date on their pet’s status.  The LVT must possess strong communication skills and be respectful and professional towards all employees at AMCS.

Qualifications

Successful Veterinary Technician applicants will require the following experience, skills and training to be considered:

• Currently licensed or eligible to become licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the state of Washington. 
• A minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience in veterinary dentistry is preferred; strong anesthesia skills are required.
• Displays competency in the general knowledge and nursing skills required to care for patients.

Benefits for full time employees include: competitive hourly compensation; health; dental; vision; IRA with a company sponsored match; Life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Long and short term disability insurance; discounted pet care after 30-days of employment; paid time off; reimbursement of licensing fees; uniform allowance; $500 annual CE allowance for LVTs.
 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.