Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician - Columbia Pike AH & ER
About The Position
The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) will coordinate with DVMs to ensure world-class animal care during appointments, surgeries, and all aspects of treatment procedures. They will collaborate with support staff to ensure patient and client needs and expectations are met. The LVT should enjoy working with a diverse group of people and animals while maintaining professionalism and flexibility in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. Technicians must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The LVT contributes to the overall success of the business by performing their duties with our core values: compassion, communication, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Located in Northern Virginia, the hospitals have been under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974, focusing on providing excellent veterinary care and the highest standard of customer service. The mission is to offer exceptional veterinary care through innovation and advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care, with core values of Communication, Collaboration, Devotion, and Service.
Requirements
- Ability to multi-task & prioritize assigned tasks alongside current/urgent needs
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and a team player
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Flexible to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays to support hospital operations
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to lift a minimum of 20lbs; physical demands include walking, bending/kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repeated hand and arms movements
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Must be licensed in the state of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)- or with license pending!
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Surgery preparation, with pre- and post-operative care
- Administering anesthesia and patient monitoring
- Dental cleanings and dental procedures
- ER - Hospitalized & triage emergency patient nursing, and laboratory testing
- Assisting veterinarians with animal care during appointments, surgeries, emergency visits, and all aspects of treatment procedures
- Communicating clearly with the doctors, support staff, and clients
- Supporting the team with maintaining inventory and medical records
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate starting at $32/hour for new grads pay increases based on time in the field
- Generous Signing Bonus and annual retention bonuses
- Medical insurance: health, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO includes CE time off)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Free Mental Health Services
- Monetary support for licensing fees and continued education
- Flexible scheduling available, weekday and weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
