Are you looking to use your technician levels to the top level?  Excited about working with animals and a fun team? Then look no more, we are looking for a full-time experienced veterinary technician at Foothills Veterinary Hospital in Buckley, Washington.  Technicians are utilized to their full abilities and encouraged to grow their skill sets and knowledge base through hands-on learning and continuing education. $20-$25/hr., dependent upon experience.

“It is very important that people coming on as part of our team, fit.  Not only as competent professionals but with personalities that make for mutual respect and ability to work with and enjoy each other”

In this role you will:

• Work closely with our clients and their pets
• Provide patients with a high level of patient care
• Assist veterinarians in providing care for animals including physical examinations, dental procedures, surgeries, immunization
• Provide client education and marketing
• Maintain inventory

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Enjoy working individually and as a team with a great work ethic
• Excel at communication skills
• Have a commitment to excellent client service
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs, common diseases, their symptoms, means of transmission, treatment and prevention, and other basic preventative health care recommendations.

Requirements:

• Veterinary Technician certification in the state of Washington
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a veterinary practice
• On-Call (no night calls), rotating weekends, holidays and evenings will be required

As an employer of choice, we will provide you:

• $20.00 - $25.00/hr., dependent upon experience
• Continuing education
• Health insurance coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Uniforms
• Paid Time Off including Washington State Sick Leave and Holidays
• Veterinary Services at a Reduced Rate

 We are a family-owned full-service companion animal, exotics, and equine veterinary hospital.  We strongly believe in owner education as it is the ultimate “path” to better care for all animals.  We are a tight-knit group of pet professionals who are passionate about what we do and treat each day as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them. Clients come to Foothills Veterinary Hospital because we let our actions speak for us!

If you’ve read this and know you’re the one we’ve been searching for, find us on the web at www.foothillsvethospital.com to learn more about who we are and what we do. When contacting us, please include your resume, cover letter, and a brief reason why you’re the right one to fill this role. Communication can be sent to foothillsvethospital@gmail.com or vetent@centurytel.net

Please note: Foothills Veterinary Hospital is both a drug-free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer; a background check/drug screen will be required of the successful candidate.