Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, Virginia, is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for its 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital. The role offers hands-on experience with high-acuity cases and opportunities to develop emergency and critical care skills while working at the top of the technician’s license. Available shifts are mid-shift, 3 p.m.–3 a.m., and day shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekends may be needed. Compensation is $35–$40 per hour based on experience and skills, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The technician provides nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, administers prescribed treatments, manages catheters and other clinical devices, and collaborates with veterinarians and specialty services to carry out care plans and diagnostics. The role also includes preparing patients for discharge, communicating changes in patient status to the veterinarian, following controlled-substance procedures, and adhering to OSHA protocols and training timelines. The hospital describes its culture as focused on training, accessible management, and work-life balance. It has an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist, and most team members have two weekends off per month. The position is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, where team members work alongside veterinary leaders and have opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Requirements
- Be a Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT).
- Have strong technical and communication skills.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency or critical care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients to support their comfort, safety, and medical stability.
- Administer prescribed 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 with placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
- Follow protocols for administering and documenting controlled substances given to patients.
- Follow OSHA protocols and complete OSHA-related training within designated timelines.
- Collaborate with specialty services, including Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology, to carry out care plans and facilitate diagnostics.
- Prepare patients for discharge, including reviewing at-home care instructions and medication plans.
- Alert the DVM to changes in patient status, including pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist.
- Training and mentorship opportunities.
- Work-life balance; most team members are off two weekends per month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
