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Hours 506 Allen Street
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 577-1093

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At Riverside Animal Hospital, we are known for serving our patients and clients with compassion, empathy and integrity. We are always looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are eager to help us continue providing the best care and service to our patients and clients.

If you believe your values match those of our practice and you would like to be part of an outstanding team, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Shaylene Langdon, Hospital Manager.

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Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Riverside Animal Hospital

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About the Role

Riverside Animal Hospital is looking for a licensed veterinary technician to bring their genuine self to join our awesome team.  Do you sometimes break into spontaneous songs? Excellent. Want to talk about your prized orchids and favorite food spots? We want to hear it. At Riverside we know that it takes all types of personalities to succeed.  

 

Here, you can develop as a professional and are encouraged to be and care for the exceptional person you are. Because we know that a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care, we've cultivated a positive clinic culture and built a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance. Plus, we've put together some pretty sweet benefits to help keep life awesome, including:

 

Financial Benefits:  

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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 plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

  • All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 

  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

  • Pet discounts on services and products 

  • Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

  • Professional development opportunities  

  • State license reimbursement 

  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement 

  • Continuing education allowance 

  • Uniform allowance  

  • A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration! 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

  • Six paid holidays 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Employee discount program  

 

We are building something good, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for veterinary technicians to bring creative ideas, critical thinking, and a desire to be the best they can be.

Our Veterinary Technicians should be ready to:

  • Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
  • Enjoy yourself. If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.
  • Ask for help and offer help to others.
  • Grow and learn. Then learn and grow some more!
  • Be empathetic to our clients, to your coworkers, and to yourself.

What we offer in return:

  • Mentoring and support
  • Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
  • Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and lunches on us
  • No nights, on-call, or holiday shifts

 

Does this all sound too good to be real, like you slipped on the wet floor at the 7-Eleven and hit your head? Well, it's true. Apply today, and let's make this thing happen!

 

The salary range for this position is $18 - $22 / hr. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. 

 

 

Qualifications: Washington State Veterinary Technician License

 

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Riverside 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.


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