| Purdy Veterinary Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington is looking for a Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician. We are a well established, independently owned 6 doctor private practice, searching for a motivated vet tech to join our existing team. We have a beautiful, uplifting facility, with an excellent staff of individuals who care about what they do and who enjoy doing it. Our hospital is busy and we work hard, but we also have fun. The environment lends itself to strong camaraderie and friendship. Our ideal candidate will recognize that veterinary medicine isn’t just about medicine, but also about building positive relationships with patients, clients and co-workers. Responsibilities include: - Anesthetic induction and monitoring
- Blood draws and running our in house laboratory equipment
- Positioning and taking radiographs of patients
- IV catheter placement and fluid/medication administration
- Handling controlled drugs and following logging protocols
- Assisting doctors with flow, including preparing for treatments, procedures and annual exams
- Communicating with clients
- Directing and working with assistants
Salary range: $20 - $25/hour No overnights Benefits include: PTO Subsidized Health insurance plan Simple IRA with 3% match Pet discount Bridge toll paid for those commuting over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. $2,000 sign on bonus! If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! info@purdyvethospital.com | 
