Veterinary Technician (LVT)

West Seattle Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!  

Position Details: 

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: $30 - $36 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Benefits Highlights: 

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses 
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts 
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance 
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program 

West Seattle Animal Hospital is ready to hire a compassionate licensed technician for our growing team. Our practice is dedicated to giving the best quality patient and client care possible. We're a busy, multi-doctor practice located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction. We have spent over thirty years being good community members and building a reputation we take pride in. Our building is served by public transit and has free bicycle parking. We’re a one block walk from grocery stores, other shops, and many wonderful restaurants.

The job duties of the technician include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with surgeries
• Performing dental prophies
• Caring for hospitalized patients
• Maintaining patient records
• Vaccination and laser therapy appointments
• Client education

Every day is different, and we take advantage of opportunities to provide hands-on learning. We support compassion for both humans and pets and utilize mindful stress management techniques.

Employment Prerequisites:

• Veterinary technician license in Washington
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and also support the professional development of others
• Have general computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Chrome)

Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. So, we enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance, with four-day work weeks and ten-hour shifts. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:

Benefits you can't beat! 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance  
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan  
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan  
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off  
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets  
• Pet discounts on services and products  
• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program  
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement  
• Professional development opportunities  
• Continuing education allowance  
• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Employee discount program 

We would love to tell you more! Apply today!


Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at West Seattle Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.