About This Position
Description
Licensed Veterinary Technician – Oncology
Full-time
Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle
Lynnwood, Washington
Who we are
The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.
We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team!
Your Experience & Skills
Has at least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience
Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to work every day
Is committed to providing a stress-free environment for our patients
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
Has a flexible schedule and is willing to adapt to the needs of the hospital
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) in WA state or pending licensure
You are Willing and Able to
As an Oncology LVT, you’ll be responsible for providing high-quality care to our oncology patients, both hospitalized and outpatient, while delivering exceptional client service. Specific tasks include:
Utilizing a Fear Free approach to handling patients and following safety protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records using EzyVet and SmartFlow
Administering injectable and oral medications (antiemetics, steroids, etc.) and understanding chemotherapeutic agents and protocols
Setting up and assisting with chemotherapy, tissue sampling, and other diagnostic procedures
Demonstrating understanding of hazardous waste handling and chemotherapy safety protocols
Performing venipuncture, cystocentesis, and laboratory procedures (e.g., blood smears, PCV/TS)
Communicating effectively with clients, providing updates and ensuring their understanding of treatment plans
Supporting our gold standard veterinary care and advocating for the well-being of our patients
You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay
-$27-38/hr
Sign On bonus $3,000
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27-38/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
#ZR
Licensed Veterinary Technician – Oncology
Full-time
Veterinary Specialty Center Seattle
Lynnwood, Washington
Who we are
The Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care and Specialty hospital. We offer a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. We support Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and Radiology, all in one hospital. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate medical care and exceptional client service.
We are a diverse group of assistants, licensed veterinarian technicians and doctors ranging from residents in training to board certified. We are committed to providing excellent care for our patients and clients and find this is best accomplished in an environment where we foster learning, teamwork while still encouraging autonomy, accountability, and a little bit of laughter daily.
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team!
Your Experience & Skills
Has at least 1 year of clinical veterinary experience
Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude to work every day
Is committed to providing a stress-free environment for our patients
Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
Has a flexible schedule and is willing to adapt to the needs of the hospital
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) in WA state or pending licensure
You are Willing and Able to
As an Oncology LVT, you’ll be responsible for providing high-quality care to our oncology patients, both hospitalized and outpatient, while delivering exceptional client service. Specific tasks include:
Utilizing a Fear Free approach to handling patients and following safety protocols
Maintaining accurate patient records using EzyVet and SmartFlow
Administering injectable and oral medications (antiemetics, steroids, etc.) and understanding chemotherapeutic agents and protocols
Setting up and assisting with chemotherapy, tissue sampling, and other diagnostic procedures
Demonstrating understanding of hazardous waste handling and chemotherapy safety protocols
Performing venipuncture, cystocentesis, and laboratory procedures (e.g., blood smears, PCV/TS)
Communicating effectively with clients, providing updates and ensuring their understanding of treatment plans
Supporting our gold standard veterinary care and advocating for the well-being of our patients
You’ll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay
-$27-38/hr
Sign On bonus $3,000
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27-38/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
#ZR
