Experienced Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals • Alexandria, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Old Town is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for its busy AAHA-accredited, seven-doctor practice in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports technician and doctor teams in creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, delivering an outstanding client experience, and providing exceptional patient care. Surgical experience is required. A leadership opportunity is also available.

Requirements

• Surgical experience is required.
• Credentials such as CVT, RVT, or LVT are referenced; the posting does not explicitly state them as a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams in providing care to patients and clients.
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Build pet parents’ confidence by delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Perform radiology and laboratory work.
• Perform venipuncture and place catheters.
• Provide pharmacy support and patient recovery care.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Benefits

• Continuing education and personal career development support.
• Advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Internal continuing education and development opportunities.
• Free NAVTA membership and access to VetFolio and the Plumbs App.
• Tuition assistance, including veterinary technology associate and bachelor's completion programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional coverage options.
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health, up to 12 sessions per year.
• Free counseling through the Cigna Life Assistance program.
• Access to the Headspace app.
• Employer-paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility coverage and gender affirmation services.
• Access to onsite social workers.
• Hospital discounts for employees’ pets and other discounts, including cellular service, apparel, and computer equipment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• $1,500 signing bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed