Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Bellingham, WA

Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Technician
  • Skagit Animal Clinic
  • Burlington, WA FULL_TIME
  • ASK ABOUT OUR SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!!

    Skagit Animal Clinic is growing, and we want you to grow with us! Our hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

    Located in the hub of the Skagit Valley, Skagit Animal Clinic is in an ideal centralized location to go north to Canada, east to the North Cascades, south to Seattle, and west to the water! Including The San Juan Islands, Deception Pass, and Whidbey Island.

    Skagit Animal Clinic was established in 1955 and has offered quality pet care for almost 70 years. Because of this, we have the honor of serving our clients and pets who are third and fourth-generation, so they are family.

    Job Summary

    The Veterinary Technician is a vital member of our veterinary team, pivotal in delivering exceptional veterinary care to animals. This position involves supporting veterinarians to ensure the highest standards of veterinary medicine, educating clients, and delivering compassionate patient care.

    Key Responsibilities

    Main Accountabilities:

    • Assist in the examination, treatment, and monitoring of animals under the supervision of a veterinarian. Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed. Monitor vital signs, collect samples for laboratory analysis, and perform diagnostic tests
    • Prepare and analyze laboratory samples such as blood, urine, and feces. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and record findings accurately in patient records
    • Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients for surgery. Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures by providing appropriate equipment and medications, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care
    • Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention
    • Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
    • Ensure the proper maintenance and functioning of hospital equipment to support patient care
    • Assist in managing hospital supplies, including inventory tracking and restocking as necessary
    • Contribute to the day-to-day flow and efficiency of the hospital, collaborating with team members to optimize operations
    • Act as an advocate for the overall success and performance of the hospital
    • Perform select reception duties, such as triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating the intake and discharge of patients

    Customer Service Delivery:

    • Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service
    • Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients
    • Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs
    • Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

    Other:

    • Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
    • Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

    Required Skills and Knowledge

    Ability to:

    • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills
    • Work independently and exercise good judgment
    • Multi-task effectively
    • Complete work, maintaining a high level of accuracy while managing constant interruptions
    • Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities
    • Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient
    • Exhibit proactive initiative in addressing tasks and challenges as they arise
    • Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)
    • Provide a high level of accountability

    Experience/Knowledge in:

    • Handling and restraining dogs, cats, and exotic animals
    • Providing basic animal care, such as feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring for signs of distress or illness
    • Knowledge of and experience with common veterinary medical procedures, including surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia management
    • Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations used in patient records and communication
    • Understanding of veterinary medications, including dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration methods

    Demonstrates:

    • Strong customer service focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a variety of emotional situations – remaining empathetic, compassionate, and approachable

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma or equivalent associate degree a plus!
    • Must have and maintain a valid certification, registration, or licensing. CVT, RVT, or LVT (state specific)
    • 1 years of veterinary hospital experience

    Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements

    • The Vet Technician position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
    • Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)
    • Schedules may include 10 hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SOME SATURDAYS
    • Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds
    • Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
    • May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances

    Additional Information

    Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (“WellHaven”) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.

    WellHaven helps veterinarians and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals.

    We’ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of America's Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!

    Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com.

    WellHaven Benefits

    WellHaven offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

    Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/

    Commitment to Diversity

    WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.

    In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at HR@wellhaven.com.

  • 8 Days Ago

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Emergency Veterinarian
  • Animal Emergency Care
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job description Practice Location: Bellingham, Washington Practice Website: http://www.animalemergencycare.net Emergency Veterinarian Animal Emergency Care is a busy, after-hours emergency service wit...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Customer Service / Pet Nutrition Specialist
  • Julz Animal Houz
  • Winthrop, WA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Nutrition focused pet supply store actively hiring for our brand new Winthrop location. We are now hiring full and part time customer service representatives. Do you love pets? Do you have a passion f...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Associate Veterinarian
  • Skagit Animal Clinic
  • Burlington, WA FULL_TIME
  • Ask about our Sign-on bonus and Relocation Support! Join the Adventure at Skagit Animal Clinic in Beautiful Burlington, WA! Are you ready to grow both personally and professionally? Skagit Animal Clin...
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Associate Veterinarian
  • Animal Care Center
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • Ask About Our Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance!! Join the Excitement at Animal Care Center in Mount Vernon, WA! Animal Care Center is seeking an exceptional Associate Veterinarian to join our A...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Principal Veterinarian
  • Skagit Animal Clinic
  • Burlington, WA FULL_TIME
  • $40K Sign-On Bonus or Relocation support! Annual Profit Sharing is Provided!! Join the Adventure at Skagit Animal Clinic in Beautiful Burlington, WA! Are you ready to grow both personally and professi...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Accounting and Business Instructor
  • Bellingham Technical College
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Bellingham Technical College invites applications for one full-time, annually contracted tenure-track Accounting and Bus...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Technology Instructor
  • Bellingham Technical College
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Bellingham Technical College invites applications for a full-time annualized position in the Diesel Technology program t...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier Associate
  • Burlington Stores
  • Bellingham, WA
  • If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retail stores in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, I...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant - Registered (Full Time & Part Time)
  • Unity Care NW
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Compensation: Non-exempt/hourly Full wage scale is $19.95 to $26.92 per hour S...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Counselor
  • Compass Health
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Crisis Mental Health Counselor- Child Youth & Family Crisis Team - North Team - PTDepartment:MCOT-CHILD/YOUTH OUTREACHLo...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinarian
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this pos...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Veterinarian
  • Lap of Love
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Life is HAPPIER at Lap of Love! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Bellingham Are you ready for a...
  • 2/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Washington: Pet Groomer
  • PetSmart
  • Burlington, WA
  • We value your experience and are currently offering a $1500 sign-on bonus OR a $1000 sign-on bonus with a brand new tool...
  • 12/28/2022 12:00:00 AM

The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Burea...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician, Sr. jobs
$48,060 to $54,135
Bellingham, Washington area prices
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