Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Surgery

Position Summary

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits:

• As an emergency and specialty hospital, all team members participate in a fair rotation of holidays.
• Hourly compensation is based on experience and skill level ($33 – $45/hr).
• Competitive medical benefits, quarterly profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, and participation in our future Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Unlimited continuing education opportunities for veterinary and leadership topics, with travel and lodging allowances every other year.
• Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts and are added on top of hourly pay.

If you're passionate about surgery, love collaborative medicine, and want to grow in a specialty setting where your skills are valued ~ we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and grow your career with TVES!