Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

• Licensed Veterinary Technician - Surgery Summit Veterinary Referral Center - South Puget Sound, WA (Tacoma area) Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified LVTs $30–$40 / hour base pay $3/hr weekend day differential $4/hr weekday night differential $7/hr weekend night differential VTS in Anesthesia candidates encouraged to apply!
• Specialty & Emergency Hospital · 7 Surgical Suites · CT, MRI & Fluoroscopy · Tacoma / South Puget Sound Summit Veterinary Referral Center, the largest emergency and specialty hospital in the South Puget Sound — is hiring experienced surgical LVTs to join our surgery department.
• If you're a licensed veterinary technician who wants to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with access to advanced imaging, board-certified specialists, and a genuine CE budget, this is the role.
• WHAT YOU'LL DO Induce, monitor, and recover patients under general anesthesia for surgical procedures Provide direct surgical suite support — patient prep, draping, and post-op recovery Perform venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, and fluid therapy Administer controlled and non-controlled medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes Assist with advanced imaging including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and X-ray Educate pet owners on post-operative and at-home care instructions.
• Collaborate across specialty departments, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and more Maintain accurate patient records and participate in ongoing training and skill development WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Active Washington LVT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician Specialty or surgical veterinary experience preferred, but not required VTS in Anesthesia (or currently pursuing) strongly encouraged to apply Strong technical skills: anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration Calm, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced surgical environment Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts or 4 × 10-hour shifts.
• On-call shifts required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 $3/hr weekend day · $4/hr weekday night · $7/hr weekend night shift differentials Continuing education budget: CE, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances covered VTS support and anesthesia credentialing pathways Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) and PTO Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health Burnout prevention — real systems built for long-term career sustainability On-site specialists available for case consults 24/7 ABOUT SUMMIT Summit has been the largest emergency and specialty veterinary referral center in the South Puget Sound for 13 years. Our specialists cover surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, oncology, and radiology. We operate 7 surgical suites with CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, echocardiography, telemetry, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Daily grand rounds and around-the-clock specialist availability set us apart, and we have real structures in place to support long-term career sustainability. To apply, complete the application and include an updated resume.