We at Northwest Animal Hospital have more than 90 years of combined experience, offering a wide range of veterinary services. Our caring staff provides many services to your furry friends, such as wellness exams, boarding, nail trimmings, surgical and dental services.



Hours of operation

Monday-Friday 9A-6P & Saturday 9a-2p


*Rotating Saturdays*

Pay range

$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS! 

Non credentialed candidates: $18-$22


Credentialed candidates: $19-$25




 Veterinary Technician Competencies


  • Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.

  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.

  • Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.

  • Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.

  • Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.

  • Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.




Essential Responsibilities


  • Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.

  • Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.

  • Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.

  • Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.




  • Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.




  • Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.

  • Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.




  • Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.

  • Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.

  • Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.




  • Any other duties as assigned.




Requirements / Qualifications


  • Previous veterinary experience preferred

  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance

  • Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

  • Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages

  • Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.

  • Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety




Benefits Offered


  • Paid time off

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)

  • Bonus incentive

  • Career and professional development opportunities

  • State licensing fee reimbursement for credentialed technicians

  • VTNE support

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Referral Program