Licensed Veterinary Technician (Neurology) - Up to $10,000 Signing Bonus

Company: Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our Neurology team!We are offering a guaranteed $5000.00 Sign-on bonus, qualified candidates may be eligible for additional sign on bonus monies that could be up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus!!!Ideal candidate:Has 1 year of clinical veterinary experienceHas experience in Emergency and Critical Care or Specialty medicinePossesses a positive work attitudeIs committed to a stress-free environment for our patientsEnjoys working in a fast-paced environmentHas a flexible scheduleMust have an active WA State Veterinary Technician's LicenseWhy work at Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle?The Neurology Service at the Veterinary Specialty Center is a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified Neurologists. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, function as a team while still encouraging autonomy and accountability, and make sure to laugh at least a little bit every day. Working with the Neurology Service provides exposure to a mix of chronic, long term cases where you can establish ongoing rapport with the clients and follow a pet's progress over time alongside an aspect of acute, emergency medicine where we must act quickly to restore a pet's ability to walk or even save their lives. No two days in Neurology are exactly the same!While every member of our team will start with a unique skill set, all members of our staff have the opportunity to spend ample time working hands on with our patients providing basic physical rehabilitation and nursing care for our hospitalized pets and in turn teaching our clients how to provide similar care at home. Our LVTs are encouraged to master skills such as ultrasound guided cystocentesis, placement of indwelling urinary catheters and arterial lines. As an LVT with our service you will have the opportunity to grow your anesthesia skills under the guidance of our senior staff and the doctors of the Neurology and Critical Care teams. Over time your duties will progress from working with otherwise healthy pets with signs of pain to more complex cases with brain disease. You will be trained to work in the operating room with the opportunity to use advanced techniques such as constant rate drug infusions as well as working with specialized MRI compatible monitoring equipment. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing team!The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle (VSCS) is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.The Seattle area offers many opportunities for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and city dwellers. A part of the Pacific Northwest, the area offers hiking, kayaking, nature walks, and beaches in the summer. Skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports are popular when the winter season hits. The Seattle area also boasts some of the best culinary experiences in the country. You can find top-notch theater, ballet, opera, and an ever-growing music scene. With year-round festivals, fairs and concert venues, there is always something to do.We offer an incredible benefits package including health, vision, & dental, paid parental leave, matching 401(k), PTO, generous pet care discounts, and much more! Visit our website for more information about our practice https://www.vscofseattle.com/Additional Skills:Provides excellent patient care and customer serviceIs comfortable working with computer software to complete patient records and treatment;Knowledge of EzyVet and SmartFlow a plus!Be Heard:At VSC of Seattle, we listen to our teammates. Team members have the option to join committees to share their voice.Current committees include:Building Improvement CommitteeAdverse Events CommitteeTraining CommitteeBuddy Program (help mentor/support our new team members)Looking to get your VTS?We can help! VSC of Seattle can help you build a relationship with one of our board-certified specialists who will mentor you throughout the learning process. You will be able to attend Intern focused in-hospital seminars, and we will even help with the financial aspect of obtaining your VTS. Once obtained, you will receive a generous pay increase & the opportunity to share your valuable skills with the hospital and our referral partners.Advanced Training:Generous annual continuing education allowance for LVTs.Weekly DVM intern rounds open to all team members. Bi-monthly Intern DVM presentations open to all team members.An in-house anesthesia training program with a VTS in Anesthesia.An in-house Recover CPR training and certification.Monthly referral partner continuing education.Potential growth into a leadership role.Dedicated to gold standard veterinary care and want to learn grow, Join our team!#LI-AL1

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