Description

TVES is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Surgery team. This is a great opportunity to advance your skills in a specialty setting while working in a supportive, collaborative, privately owned, and employee-focused hospital.

As a Surgery LVT at TVES, you’ll play an essential role in delivering exceptional perioperative care. You’ll support patients through pre-op, anesthesia, surgery, and recovery, communicate closely with clients, and help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized surgical environment. Our technicians are trusted partners in patient care, client communication, and maintaining the high standards that define our teaching-hospital culture.

What You’ll Do:

Conduct patient histories, pre-exams, and recheck appointments.
Prepare patients for surgery; assist the surgeon during soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Administer and monitor anesthesia; develop anesthetic protocols.
Perform phlebotomy, IV catheterization, radiographs, and lab work.
Manage post-operative care and client communication.
Maintain surgical suites, equipment, sterile packs, and inventory.
Support documentation, medical record accuracy, and upholding our PEAK Principles.

Requirements

WA State LVT license.
3+ years in veterinary specialty (surgery strongly preferred).
Strong anesthesia experience and sterile technique.
Familiarity with orthopedic equipment is a plus!
Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Growth mindset and desire to work in a teaching environment.