Do you have a passion for helping pets while helping shape the future of the veterinary field?

• Great benefits package
• Beautiful new veterinary hospital located on Mercer Island
• Monday-Friday, NO WEEKEND hours
• 4 day work weeks
• General Practice and Urgent Services Offered
• Performing Orthopedic, Soft Tissue and Dental Prophylaxis procedures

Island Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to help us care for our wonderful animal patients. Our hospital is part of the Cara Veterinary group of neighborhood veterinary practices, known for our commitment to pets, their families, and to each other! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or looking to put your new license to work, we can provide you with a dynamic learning environment where your input and ideas are always welcome.

Our Offer

• 100% employer paid medical, vision, & dental insurance premium option for all full-time employees.
• Two additional medical insurance policy options offered in addition to 100% option.
• One additional dental insurance policy option offered in addition to 100% option.
• Child, spousal, and family insurance options for all medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays, up to 6 paid holidays can be paid out per calendar year.
• 401k + 4% employer match
• Employee pet care discount for up to six personal pets
• Four sets of uniforms are purchased for full-time Team Members every year
• Professional Development (CE) reimbursement, up to $750 each year.
• Free Door Dash monthly membership ($120 value per year)
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program based on various metrics with a potential earning of up to $250 per quarter
• Annual professional license fee paid for
• Continued job training/educational opportunities
• Regular reviews and feedback

About The Role

The Licensed Veterinary Techinician is a vital role within Island Animal Hospital. We offer General Practice and Urgent Care Services daily. Our LVT's are required to perform laboratory tests and dispense/administer medications and vaccines as prescribed. They are required to have regular attendance and timeliness as well as strong communication skills. Technicians are expected to perform general physical activities that require bending, standing, stooping, and moving from room to room. You may be required at times to walk or stand for long periods of time especially during surgery. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required with this position. The ability to work with clients and patients in a professional, friendly, and hospitable manner are essential to this role. This position needs people who work well with all our employees to ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the medicine that we practice.

About You

• At Cara we are adamant that we must Trust the Pet Parent. You must be driven to provide a memorable experience to each and every one of our clients. Previous hospitality experience is a plus!
• Help us be Good Neighbors. Please come with a desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents & the community
• We strive to be Authentically Human, and ask that you do the same by being positive, be a team-player, and always be willing to help out your fellow team member. Excellent communication skills with our clients, our team members, and our leaders is a must
• We Put Pets First here, so like the movie, you must love dogs, and cats! (and every other species in between is a plus)
• We aren’t afraid to Shake Things Up in the vet industry. In this role multi-tasking expertise is a must.

Our Location
Island Animal Hospital is a brand-new veterinary hospital located in the heart of Mercer Island. This innovative facility recently opened in December 2022 and offers both general practice and urgent care services.

Ready to Join Us?

Interested in exploring a career with Island Animal Hospital? Please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Cara Veterinary is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

CARA VETERINARY CORE VALUE PILLARS

Put pets first. Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.

Trust the parent. We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets, and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.

Authentically human. Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.

Good neighbors. Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients' families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.

Shake things up. We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn't seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing our hospitals with fresh ideas.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00-$36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

At Cara, we are dedicated to keeping all of our employees, clients, and surrounding communities safe. We stay up to date and follow all current CDC and state guidelines when it comes to COVID-19 in the workplace.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Unit 174 Mercer Island, WA 98040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance