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Want to work in a beautiful AAHA Accredited hospital with a great culture and team atmosphere?

Are you looking for a practice with a passion for serving pets and having a personal quality of life? Consider our AAHA accredited WellHaven Hazel Dell Practice! Our hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician. Located just north of Downtown Vancouver we are built on the inspiration of helping and healing. WellHaven Hazel Dell is a newer hospital designed to accommodate the wellness of the pets and the medical team. We are proud to be AAHA accredited and fear-free.

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you will be partnering with the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager supporting key duties - setting up specialized surgical equipment for procedures, phlebotomy, placing catheters, inducing and maintaining anesthesia during surgery, monitoring patient recovery, and performing treatments on day cases and other miscellaneous technician duties including training new and current employees, maintaining hospital equipment and written procedures, and performing technical skills in rooms, surgery, and reception. Strong communication skills are a must along with a solid skillset of technical skills. You are a leader within the hospital and are seeking someone who has a true passion for the industry and has a desire to expand on your skills and knowledge.

Duties to include:

• Administering medications
• Inducing anesthesia
• Assisting in surgical procedures
• Taking pulse rates and temperature
• Performing catheterization
• Collecting blood samples from animals

Full-time benefits start within 30 days of hire!

• Medical with Health Savings account with employer contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• CE Allowance
• Paid License Fees
• Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Plans for your pets, and more!

COVID Information: We know finding a new job during COVID can be scary. We work closely with a Public Health professional in order to keep our staff safe and healthy during this time. If you do get sick or are exposed, we have processes in place to keep you and your role safe.

Additional Information: Our hospital is partnered with WellHaven Pet Health. This allows us to have a larger support system by connecting with other hospitals in the area while also remaining autonomous. WellHaven Pet Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more at wellhavenpethealth.com.

• Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Good listening skills 
• Compassion
• Communication skills
• Physical stamina
• Knowledge of a variety of animal species