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Licensed Veterinary Technician - Gig Harbor, WA

Purdy Veterinary Hospital

About the Role

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty headbutts? If so, Purdy Veterinary Hospital wants YOU on its team! 

 

Purdy Veterinary Hospital is on the hunt for a full or part-time licensed Veterinary Technician to add to its fantastic team. At Purdy Veterinary Hospital, we take employee well-being seriously. Ever wonder what it would be like to work in the vet field and still have a life? The team at Purdy Veterinary Hospital knows all about it! We offer 4-day work weeks, have no on-call or holiday hours, and our evening shifts are rotated through. We offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and rewarding work environment as well, including:

 

  • A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect those impressive skills you’ve worked SO hard to master 
    • $27 - $30 per hour depending on experience
  • Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Health Savings Account 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • 529 Savings Plan 
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
  • Six paid holidays 
  • Parental leave 
  • Continuing education allowance 
  • LVT/RVT/CVT license reimbursement 
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
  • Tuition Support Program 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
  • Referral bonus program 
  • Free/discounted Idexx lab work for all employee pets 
  • Pet discounts on services and products 
  • Pet food discount program 
  • Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.)
  • Uniform allowance
  • Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 Veterinary Technicians company-wide

 

Want to join a team that practices high-quality, progressive medicine? We’ve got that. Have you always wondered what working in a state-of-the-art hospital would be like? Well, we’ve got that too! We have a beautiful, uplifting facility with an excellent staff of individuals who care about what they do and enjoy doing it. Our hospital is busy, and we work hard, but we also have fun. The environment lends itself to solid camaraderie and friendship.

 

We offer a ton of other bells and whistles and fancy gadgets, including acupuncture, digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and top-of-the-line monitoring equipment to make our jobs easier as well!

 

Our Veterinary Technicians must be willing to: 

 

  • Laugh. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth. 
  • Occasionally partake in a midday dance party 
  • Ask for help and offer help to others 
  • Grow and learn and grow some more 
  • Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible 
  • Be empathetic to our clients, your team members, and yourself 
  • Don’t stop believing (or retrieving, as your dog would say) 
  • Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they’re important! 
  • Listen to our clients as they explain why their dog/cat/bird/rat/goat/chicken is the best one that has ever lived

 

What we’re willing to give in return: 

 

  • Mentoring and support for all team members 
  • Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance 
  • A set schedule with two consecutive days off 
  • Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us 
  • Lunchbreaks on the reg 
  • 4-day work weeks 
  • Noon-call shifts or holiday hours. 
  • Support you in your desire to grow and advance your career– The more you know, the better off we all are!

 

Have we piqued your interest yet? If so, don’t pass up this fantastic opportunity to join a team of amazing people who put people first! Apply today so we can meet you!


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Benefits

Why You'll Love Vetcor

 
 
 
 
 

Join the BEST support network, with an emphasis on individuality

There is a career path for everybody and not a one size fits all approach.

  • Vetcor Team: You are joining a team of hospitals that opens the door to collaboration with a stable corporation at your back.
  • Local Practice: Join a unique practice that benefits from the larger family but thrives on their individuality. Practice medicine with full autonomy and the support of experienced DVM leaders when you need it.
 

Take advantage of programs designed with YOU in mind

Join a group of motivated veterinary professionals while taking advantage of employee programs, resources, and fantastic benefits. Join one of our many collaboration groups for Hospital Managers, Techs, and Vets! Plus, we love supporting growth in your teams' desired career paths. Gain access to mentorship at all levels, continuing education, wellness resources, and more!

 

Be the cornerstone of your pet COMMUNITY

Feel the pride of being part of a network of reputable and sought-after practices. You have been empowered to leave your mark on the community and it is a difference you can feel. Not only does your work benefit the lives of individual pets and their people, but your hard work and dedication has made you a cornerstone of your pet community.

 

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