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Licensed Veterinary Technician roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or a related science. Australian LVTs can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making this one of the most direct paths to U.S. clinical work.
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Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)
Status: Full-time
Salary: $24-$28 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday with no weekends
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid parental leave, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE reimbursement, and our TechLife Professional Development Program
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: No weekend shifts, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a collaborative team that values learning, growth, and work-life balance
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ready to put your technical skills to work in a fast-paced hospital where your experience is valued and your professional growth is encouraged? Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team in Tacoma, Washington. If you've been looking for a hospital where your skills are fully utilized, your accomplishments are recognized, and your voice matters, we'd love to meet you.
We are a busy urgent care and general practice hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, client service team, and leadership work together with one shared goal: providing the highest level of care while supporting one another every step of the way.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Work in a dynamic urgent care and general practice environment
- Practice alongside a collaborative team that believes we're better together
- Expand your knowledge in both urgent care and general practice medicine
- Use your technical skills to their fullest potential every day
- Be recognized for your experience, initiative, and contributions
- Learn from experienced veterinarians and skilled support professionals
- Join a workplace that celebrates teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend shifts
What Our Veterinary Technicians Do
- Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
- Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgical and urgent care procedures
- Perform laboratory testing and support diagnostic procedures
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs and assist with patient imaging
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Provide nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
- Educate clients about treatments, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and complete patient documentation
- Support a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Current LVT, CVT, or RVT credential
- Strong technical veterinary nursing skills
- Interest in both urgent care and general practice medicine
- Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- A passion for learning and continued professional development
- Compassionate patient care and low-stress animal handling techniques
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- The initiative to work independently while contributing to a collaborative hospital culture
THE EXTRAS YOU'LL ACTUALLY FEEL
At Commencement Bay Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a team that genuinely believes everyone succeeds together. We celebrate accomplishments, encourage continued learning, and create opportunities for every team member to grow professionally. If you've been feeling underutilized or ready to expand your skills, you'll find the support, mentorship, and trust needed to practice at the top of your abilities. Every day offers new learning opportunities through the variety of urgent care and general practice cases we see, while our Monday–Friday schedule helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T BEAT
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Professional Growth & Recognition
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- TechLife Professional Development Program
Lifestyle Benefits
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No weekends
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Opportunities to grow your urgent care and general practice skills
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital that values your experience, encourages professional growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is an outstanding place to build your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Commencement Bay Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
INTRODUCTION
Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)
Status: Full-time
Salary: $24-$28 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday with no weekends
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid parental leave, paid time off, and employee pet care benefits
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, state license reimbursement, VTNE reimbursement, and our TechLife Professional Development Program
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: No weekend shifts, Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a collaborative team that values learning, growth, and work-life balance
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ready to put your technical skills to work in a fast-paced hospital where your experience is valued and your professional growth is encouraged? Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team in Tacoma, Washington. If you've been looking for a hospital where your skills are fully utilized, your accomplishments are recognized, and your voice matters, we'd love to meet you.
We are a busy urgent care and general practice hospital committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, client service team, and leadership work together with one shared goal: providing the highest level of care while supporting one another every step of the way.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here
- Work in a dynamic urgent care and general practice environment
- Practice alongside a collaborative team that believes we're better together
- Expand your knowledge in both urgent care and general practice medicine
- Use your technical skills to their fullest potential every day
- Be recognized for your experience, initiative, and contributions
- Learn from experienced veterinarians and skilled support professionals
- Join a workplace that celebrates teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend shifts
What Our Veterinary Technicians Do
- Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
- Monitor anesthesia and assist during surgical and urgent care procedures
- Perform laboratory testing and support diagnostic procedures
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs and assist with patient imaging
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Provide nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
- Educate clients about treatments, medications, preventive care, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and complete patient documentation
- Support a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring
- Current LVT, CVT, or RVT credential
- Strong technical veterinary nursing skills
- Interest in both urgent care and general practice medicine
- Confidence working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- A passion for learning and continued professional development
- Compassionate patient care and low-stress animal handling techniques
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- The initiative to work independently while contributing to a collaborative hospital culture
THE EXTRAS YOU'LL ACTUALLY FEEL
At Commencement Bay Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a team that genuinely believes everyone succeeds together. We celebrate accomplishments, encourage continued learning, and create opportunities for every team member to grow professionally. If you've been feeling underutilized or ready to expand your skills, you'll find the support, mentorship, and trust needed to practice at the top of your abilities. Every day offers new learning opportunities through the variety of urgent care and general practice cases we see, while our Monday–Friday schedule helps you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
BENEFITS YOU CAN'T BEAT
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Professional Growth & Recognition
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- State Veterinary Technician License reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- TechLife Professional Development Program
Lifestyle Benefits
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No weekends
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
- Opportunities to grow your urgent care and general practice skills
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital that values your experience, encourages professional growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Commencement Bay Animal Hospital is an outstanding place to build your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Commencement Bay Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Verify your AVMA-accredited credential equivalency
Australian veterinary technology qualifications must align with a U.S. specialty occupation standard. Confirm your degree maps to an AVMA-accredited program equivalent before applying, as consular officers assess degree-to-role fit during E-3 visa interviews.
Target multi-location veterinary groups first
Corporate veterinary groups operating across multiple states have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for work authorization. They file LCAs regularly and understand the E-3 process, reducing the back-and-forth that slows offers at independent clinics.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with active E-3 and LCA filing history. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer comes through, so the process doesn't stall at the employer's end.
Address specialty occupation in your cover letter
LVT roles that list 'associate degree preferred' can complicate E-3 eligibility. Frame your application around duties requiring specialized veterinary science knowledge, and note your bachelor's degree explicitly to establish the specialty occupation requirement upfront.
Confirm your employer will file the LCA before accepting
The DOL-certified Labor Condition Application must be filed by the employer before your consulate appointment. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've completed LCA filings before, since gaps here delay your start date, not just your visa.
Time your NCVS or state license transfer strategically
Most U.S. states require a valid veterinary technician license before you can practice, separate from your visa status. Start the state licensing transfer process in parallel with your E-3 application to avoid a gap between visa approval and your first day.
E-3 Visa Licensed Veterinary Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Licensed Veterinary Technician jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find LVT roles with employers who have active E-3 sponsorship history. Standard job searches don't filter by visa filing activity, so you end up cold-pitching employers who've never filed an LCA. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already familiar with the process, which shortens the path from offer to approved visa.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Licensed Veterinary Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or a closely related science field. Roles that accept an associate degree or equivalent experience as a substitute can create problems at the consulate, because the E-3 specialty occupation standard requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge at the degree level.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian veterinary technicians?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, meaning there's no lottery and no waiting period. The H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For an Australian LVT, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path where eligibility depends on the job and your qualifications, not chance.
Can I change veterinary employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp or a change of status petition before you begin working for them. You can't simply transfer the existing visa to the new clinic. Build enough lead time into your transition, as LCA certification typically takes seven business days and consulate appointment availability varies.