Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Critical Care

Encore Vet Group • Lynchburg, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Animal Emergency & Critical Care, we’re not just a veterinary hospital—we’re a tight-knit team of animal lovers, caretakers, and passionate professionals who show up every day to make a difference. We’re growing and searching for a Full-Time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time and bring even more heart, expertise, and sparkle to our practice. We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold. Our full-service emergency hospital blends cutting-edge medicine with an extra dose of compassion. We’re equipped with all the tools and resources needed to do your best work. We’re proud to offer services including critical care, surgery, endoscopy, oxygen therapy, and more. It’s not just about what we do—it’s how we do it. We believe in relationships, not transactions. In teamwork over ego. In curiosity, learning, and leveling up together.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.
• Confident with catheter placement, blood draws, and collecting samples.
• Value clear communication with both clients and colleagues.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where every voice matters.
• Ready to grow in a practice that invests in your development.
• Adrenaline junkie who thrives on the fast pace of emergency medicine.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience providing excellent patient care of sick patients.
• Love working swing shift to catch all the excitement- including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Love helping clients through some of their scariest moments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
• Performing dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth.
• Supporting diagnostics, treatments, and daily patient care.
• Placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and obtaining samples.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and clear client communication.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees