Job Description

Who we are:

Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) Status: Full-time Salary: $24-$28 per hour (depending on experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday with no weekends

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid parental leave, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE reimbursement, and our TechLife Professional Development Program Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: No weekend shifts, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a collaborative team that values learning, growth, and work-life balance

Ready to put your technical skills to work in a fast-paced hospital where your experience is valued and your professional growth is encouraged?

Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team in Tacoma, Washington. If you've been looking for a hospital where your skills are fully utilized, your accomplishments are recognized, and your voice matters, we'd love to meet you.

We are a busy urgent care and general practice hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, client service team, and leadership work together with one shared goal: providing the highest level of care while supporting one another every step of the way.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Work in a dynamic urgent care and general practice environment
• Practice alongside a collaborative team that believes we're better together
• Expand your knowledge in both urgent care and general practice medicine
• Use your technical skills to their fullest potential every day
• Be recognized for your experience, initiative, and contributions
• Learn from experienced veterinarians and skilled support professionals
• Join a workplace that celebrates teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend shifts

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
• Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgical and urgent care procedures
• Perform laboratory testing and support diagnostic procedures
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and assist with patient imaging
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Provide nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
• Educate clients about treatments, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate medical records and complete patient documentation
• Support a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Current LVT, CVT, or RVT credential
• Strong technical veterinary nursing skills
• Interest in both urgent care and general practice medicine
• Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• A passion for learning and continued professional development
• Compassionate patient care and low-stress animal handling techniques
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• The initiative to work independently while contributing to a collaborative hospital culture

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Commencement Bay Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a team that genuinely believes everyone succeeds together. We celebrate accomplishments, encourage continued learning, and create opportunities for every team member to grow professionally.

If you've been feeling underutilized or ready to expand your skills, you'll find the support, mentorship, and trust needed to practice at the top of your abilities. Every day offers new learning opportunities through the variety of urgent care and general practice cases we see, while our Monday–Friday schedule helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• TechLife Professional Development Program

Lifestyle Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekends
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Opportunities to grow your urgent care and general practice skills

Join Our Team

If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital that values your experience, encourages professional growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is an outstanding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Commencement Bay Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment 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.