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Cara Veterinary · 2 months ago

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mercer Island, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$27/hr - $34/hr

1+ years exp

Cara Veterinary is an established veterinary hospital known for its dedicated care to the community's animals. They are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician who will provide exceptional care and service to clients and their pets, while also advocating for patient well-being and fostering strong communication with pet parents.

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Responsibilities

Enjoys educating and connecting with people

Communicates effectively

Will advocate for patients

Is licensed and has demonstrable technician and animal handling skills

Is reliable and trustworthy

Shows adaptability and resilience

Qualification

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianAnimal handling skillsComputer skillsEffective communicationResilienceAdaptabilityTrustworthiness

Required

Licensed Veterinary Technician

1 year minimum as Licensed Veterinary Technician

Completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and appropriate registration status with the state the team member is employed in

This position requires a high school diploma and further education

Possesses excellent computer skills

Team Member should expect to spend nearly all of their workdays standing, sitting, and typing at a computer

They should have a physical strength and the ability to safely lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance

Able to assist in lifting patients weighing more than 50 pounds

Must possess sufficient strength and assertiveness to effectively restrain patients and ensure the safety of clients and personnel

Ability to be confident around pets (ex: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)

The noise level in the work environment is moderately high

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables

Requires ambulatory skills sufficient to perform duties while at hospital

Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read information

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Staff is routinely exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/ controlled substances