Licensed Veterinary Technician

Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital•Bethel Manor, VA

About The Position

Salty Paws Veterinary Hospital is seeking to hire a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our hospital. Practice high-quality Fear Free medicine in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. We are looking for candidates who excel in client communication, are self-motivated, competent, hard-working, and team-focused. Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here Scheduling that facilitates a proper work-life balance and allows flexibility for when life happens Coworkers committed to your success A healthy work environment where you are encouraged to be your awesome self

Requirements

Valid Virginia State Veterinary Technician License Required
Integrity, honesty, and personal responsibility
Time management and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Leadership skills to train and develop veterinary assistants and kennel assistants

Responsibilities

Venipuncture, IV catheter placement
Obtaining and interpreting patient vital signs
Perform laboratory tests (CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal flotation, ear cytology etc.)
Induce and monitor anesthesia
Surgical assisting & monitoring
Perform dental prophylaxis, charting
Care for hospitalized patients
Administer medications (oral, injectable, transdermal...)
Obtaining radiographs

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Professional development opportunities
Employee discount program