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Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle-Licensed Veterinary Technician-Pharmacy

Full-time

Lynnwood, WA

Projected Schedule: flexible- Th-Sun, Wed-Sat, or Th-Sat (13 hr shifts)

VSCS is looking for an LVT to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At VSCS, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Why work at Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle?

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.

Requirements   Licensed Veterinary Technician  --REQUIRED Education equivalent to two years of college (pre-veterinary curriculum) or technical school At least three years’ recent experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment. Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision. Pharmacology knowledge, including usages and side effects Demonstrates the ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to work Full-time, flexible schedule, 4–5-day work week, including weekends.

Primary Responsibilities Fill medications for inpatients and outpatients in all departments. This includes controlled medications. Run the lab machines and notify the correct person when results are available. Maintain a controlled environment to help minimize discrepancies.

Medications   Fill and label medications of all forms accurately and as directed by a doctor Maintain controlled drugs for the ER Cubex system Stock and maintain adequate inventory for all lab supplies and products Proven ability to do accurate medical math Call/email in prescriptions to outside pharmacies Input medication charges per the DVM’s request Log out medications to departments, as needed Send samples to outside labs Inform the Inventory Coordinator when medications need to be reordered

Laboratory    Input laboratory requests into Ezyvet/Smartflow per DVM instructions Input laboratory results into Ezyvet/Smartflow Plate and read out in-house urine cultures Run bloodwork on the Heska and Idexx machines Run a PCV/TS and input it into Ezyvet Understands how to use and read dip sticks and snap tests Perform blood typing and crossmatching Stain slides and be able to do a manual platelet count Clean and maintain the microscope Perform maintenance on the Heska and Idexx machines as needed

Benefits – our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:   Pre-tax savings plan for commuter expenses PTO 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family-forming journey Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation. Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $25/ hour-based on experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.