Surgical Veterinary Technician – Olympia Pet Emergency

Job overview

The Surgical Veterinary Technician – Olympia Pet Emergency role is onsite in Olympia, WA; pay is $33–$40 per hour. Olympia Pet Emergency provides urgent and critical care, and PetVet Care Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through compassionate care. The technician supports emergency hospital operations by providing veterinary patient care and assisting with examinations and surgery. The role contributes to safe, timely treatment through nursing care, diagnostics, medication administration, records, equipment and supply management, and communication with pet owners as directed by the veterinarian.

What you'll do

• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures
• take vital signs and collect samples
• administer medications, drugs, and vaccines
• bandage wounds
• prepare supplies and assist during examinations and operations
• provide nursing care and monitor patients
• maintain medical records, equipment, and inventory
• communicate patient status to owners as directed
• support triage and discharge.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

surgical veterinary technician

olympia wa

olympia pet emergency

petvet care centers

emergency veterinary care

surgery

high-risk anesthesia

four 10-hour shifts

washington licensed

$33–$40/hr

patient care

up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends
• career development resources
• hardship relief fund.

Why this role

Schedule is four 10-hour shifts. Requires Washington licensure and at least one year of veterinary experience in surgery or high-risk anesthesia cases; up to $5,000 sign-on bonus may be available based on experience as a credentialed veterinary technician.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.