Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dental and Surgery Focus

Job highlights

• Active Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) required
• Competitive signing bonus for experienced LVTs with dental & surgical skills
• Balanced 40-hour workweek with flexibility to finish early once procedures and discharges are complete
• Advanced surgical procedures for a clinic of our size with strong anesthesia safety protocols
• Expectation of approximately two dentals per day
• Modern equipment: digital dental X-rays, LigaSure electrosurgery, ultrasound, Midmark dental units

Job description

Holly Vet Clinic is an independent practice serving Kenmore and the greater Seattle area. We perform a variety of advanced surgical procedures and routine dental cases, supported by a calm, organized workflow and a strong anesthesia safety culture. We are seeking a licensed veterinary technician with proven experience in dental X-rays, charting, and extractions, as well as anesthesia and surgical assisting. If you value excellent medicine, efficient systems, and clear teamwork, you will thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Run technician-led dental workflow: periodontal charting, full mouth dental radiographs, scaling and polishing, extractions as directed
• Assist in advanced soft tissue procedures from patient prep to recovery, following safety checklists
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia; place IV catheters; run CRIs (fentanyl, lidocaine, ketamine) per protocol
• Operate and clean LigaSure electrosurgery equipment; maintain dental and surgical instruments and areas
• Perform phlebotomy, cystocentesis, in-house diagnostics; maintain accurate medical records and client communication

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Proven experience with dental X-rays, charting, and extractions
• Competence in anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting; confident with continuous rate infusions (CRIs)
• Ability to scrub for orthopedic training preferred
• IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, and cystocentesis
• Calm under pressure with clear communication skills by phone, text, and email
• Able to lift 40 lb safely and work collaboratively in a busy hospital

Benefits

• Competitive signing bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• CE stipend
• Pet care discount

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch
• Surgical and dental procedures are typically scheduled in the morning, with discharges and charting completed around 3:00–4:00 PM
• When the day’s procedures, cleaning, and discharges are complete and standards of care are met, team members may wrap up early
• Expectation of approximately two dentals per day
• We value efficiency and quality care while supporting work-life balance—never rushing patient care

Work location

Holly Vet Clinic · 6016 NE Bothell Way, Suite G · Kenmore, WA 98028

Ability to commute

Kenmore, WA required

Ability to relocate

Kenmore, WA relocate before starting work preferred