Veterinary Technician- Licensed

SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Technician at BTC will support the hand-on learning that BTC offers in the Veterinary Technician program. This position will help students learn by supervising students in clinical and laboratory settings preparing lab materials and assisting with the delivery of instruction.

SALARY:

The salary is $5528 per month. In months when there are school breaks pay will be reduced. Position also receives sick personal and vacation leave accruals paid state holidays Washington State insurance and retirement benefits package and some tuition waiver benefits.

DESCRIPTION:

Bellingham Technical College invites applications for the following professional exempt Licensed Veterinary Technician position. This is an exempt non-represented full-time 10 month (Sep-June) annually continuous position. The position reports to the Dean of Professional Technical Education with direction from the program instructors. The position will start in September 2025.

Under the direction of program faculty the Veterinary Technician provides instructional and technical support to the Veterinary Technician program. The position is responsible for assisting with the preparation and delivery of lab instruction demonstrating and performing common veterinary procedures and humane animal restraint techniques and supervising students in clinical and laboratory settings. The Veterinary Technician helps ensure student safety and learning by overseeing the performance of medical procedures providing guidance and evaluation and maintaining a clean organized and well-equipped lab environment. Responsibilities also include preparing lab materials organizing storage areas and supporting a high-quality hands-on learning experience that meets AVMA-accredited program standards.

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. The College is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional training and educational opportunities to area residents and employers. Founded in 1957 as Bellingham Vocational Institute it has continued to offer high-quality education in a supportive student-first environment. BTC has been serving its region with workforce education degrees and certificates to approximately 6000 students per year. The college provides professional technical programs and courses adult basic education English Language Acquisition programs academic courses community education a few direct transfer degree opportunities and two Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BTC works closely with regional employers and other partners to develop programs and train students to fill regional workforce demands and support economic development.

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity promotes a sense of community provides an effective work and learning environment and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community including ethnicity national origin religion race gender gender identity age status as a veteran or disabled veteran disability political status and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse student and employee population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

• Maintain licensure as a veterinary technician in Washington State;
• Know and be able to demonstrate the essential and recommended skills established by the AVMA CVTEA for accredited veterinary technology programs;
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating the quality of technical skills and animal handling rendered by the veterinary technician student in the lab field trip and clinical setting; assist in monitoring and documenting student performance;
• Ensure that the quality and quantity of instruction provided in the lab setting is consistent with the stated objectives of the college and industry;
• Set up lab components tests and equipment for various courses;
• Operate maintain modify and service laboratory equipment and supply inventories;
• Work within College guidelines in purchasing supplies for the veterinary technician program;
• Verify student competence in the cognitive affective and psychomotor domains as directed by State Law the AVMA and the curriculum under the direction of the program director;
• Maintain the laboratory to standards that are OSHA AVMA and IACUC and USDA compliant;
• In a teaching and coaching environment demonstrate with proficiency microscope and lab skills to include: microbiology hematology cytology and clinical chemistry evaluations;
• Perform routine and non-routine technical procedures on animals in class and at clinical sites;
• Develop and revise laboratory exercises skills and assessments as needed;
• Assist in representing the program to prospective students faculty clinical affiliates and potential sponsoring agencies as needed;
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings of the Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee;
• Consult with other program faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success and retention;
• Use basic computer skills in word processing spreadsheets and internet to prepare various reports track data conduct research etc.;
• May supervise or coordinate the work of other temporary employees;
• Knowledge of AVMA OSHA and USDA compliance standards;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
• Serve as a liaison between the program and the veterinary community and provide assistance with clinical scheduling to ensure that all students have the opportunity to gain skill sets required for completion of the program.

This will require commuting to clinical sites to orient clinical supervisors and evaluate students under the direction of the program director.

Minimum:

• Washington State Licensed Veterinary Technician or active veterinary technician license in good standing from another state.
• Graduate of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program.
• Three years of veterinary clinical experience working as a Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Demonstrated ability to support the success of individuals with varied academic abilities and backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Five or more years of veterinary clinical experience working as a Veterinary Assistant and/or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Experience teaching veterinary skills in an academic setting and/or clinical setting.
• Experience with laboratory management or equivalent managerial/supervisory experience in a working environment.

Compensation and Work Schedule:
The salary is $5528 per month.In months when there are breaks pay will be reduced. Position also receives sick personal and vacation leave accruals paid state holidaysWashington State insurance and retirement benefits package and some tuition waiver benefits.

Work schedule will vary but is generally Monday through Friday during the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday about 40 hours per week; however schedule may vary including working more than 40 hours as needed as well as some weekends and evening work. This is a 10-month assignment with scheduled leave without pay periods generally during December/January March/April July/August/September each year.

Position receives 8 hours per month of sick leave 16 hours per month of vacation leave 24 hours of personal leave and 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability; a retirement benefits package with choice between the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3 or the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) 401A plan TIAA. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance tuition waiver; two voluntary investment (not matched) programs - TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP); up to 21 days of military leave; up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave paid civil/jury duty ability to participate in a shared leave program; and up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience.

Condition(s) of Employment:
Background Check: This position will be subject to a pre-employment background check and employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check satisfactory to the college.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at and received by 5 p.m. on August 13 2025. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at email the Human Resources Office at or call . BTC is not currently sponsoring H1-B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials: (Attachments in Word or PDF file)

• Completed Online BTC Employment Application;
• Online Supplemental Questions;
• Attached current resume;

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered high-quality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity creed color sex gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status national origin age religion disability veteran or military status sexual orientation genetic information the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability pregnancy marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs activities and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack Director for Human Resources 360.752.8354 or . For Title IX compliance contact: Michele Waltz Vice President of Student Services 360.752.8440 or . Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue Bellingham WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.