Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER, Per-Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health • Short Pump, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a Per Diem LVT to join our emergency team! We recognize the struggles of veterinary professionals and have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Ethos Veterinary Health is our new name, representing a dynamic new community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Willing to train and mentor new graduates
• Ability to stay calm and react quickly during life-threatening circumstances

Nice To Haves

• Experience is always a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
• Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
• Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
• Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
• Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at‑home care instructions and medication plans.
• Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees
• Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (for positions based in Colorado)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree