Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency
Location
Gig Harbor, Washington
Salary
$28 - $38 / HOUR
The Emergency LVT will perform advanced technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring and patient stabilization, while providing compassionate care to critically ill animals. They will also collaborate with the medical team to ensure efficient workflow, accurate documentation, and clear communication with clients.
Candidates must hold an active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential and possess at least one year of veterinary experience. Strong technical skills, the ability to remain calm in high-acuity situations, and a commitment to gold-standard patient care are required.
Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Day Shift Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE) | Gig Harbor, WA
This isn’t your typical ER LVT role. If you’re looking for a place where your skills are trusted, your voice matters, and your growth is supported... you just found it.
At Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVSE), our LVTs are not just support staff, they are critical thinkers, patient advocates, and leaders in delivering gold standard care. In our fast-paced ER environment, you’ll practice at the top of your license while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled team that truly values what you bring to the table.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care with compassion, innovation, and accountability at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to gold standard medicine while fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
We grow together by asking questions, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. Every patient, client, and team interaction is an opportunity to educate, uplift, and provide care with integrity and excellence. Together, we strive to set the standard in veterinary care—every day, for every life we touch.
As an Emergency LVT at PSVSE, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care to critically ill and injured patients. This role requires strong technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to stay calm and focused in high-acuity situations.
You’ll work closely with ER doctors and assistants to provide advanced nursing care while helping drive workflow, patient safety, and exceptional client communication. This position embodies our core values; leading with compassion, fostering inclusion, taking accountability, embracing innovation, and delivering gold standard patient care in every moment.
Why PSVSE At PSVSE, we don’t just practice emergency medicine—we build teams that support, challenge, and elevate one another. Our LVTs are empowered to use their skills fully, contribute ideas, and grow within a hospital that values both clinical excellence and team culture.
If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact, feel supported, and continue to grow in your career, we would love to meet you.
For more information about our hospital, please visit pugetsoundvetspecialists.com [https://pugetsoundvetspecialists.com/].
To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com [christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com] or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com [https://careers.lakefieldvet.com/jobs/].
We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.
We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational support and resources that allow teams to thrive.
As we grow, we are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
If these resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.
Compensation Range $28—$38 USD
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