Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is an emergency and urgent care hospital in Yorktown, Virginia. The hospital describes its technician and support team as experienced and capable of supporting veterinarians, and emphasizes an innovative practice, a collaborative culture, continued learning, and mentoring. This is a part-time position with Tuesday and Friday evening shifts from 5:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sunday swing-shift availability is also required. The technician supports emergency and urgent veterinary care by triaging patients, providing nursing care, assisting with diagnostics and treatment, and communicating treatment plans to clients. The role includes opportunities for virtual and hands-on training and continuing development. Work may involve unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Starting pay is $25 per hour, based on experience. Benefits and programs listed include health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, 401(k) and matching, HSA and FSA, an employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, bereavement and parental leave, continuing education allowance for licensed employees, tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs, career development, and referral bonuses for most positions. Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses. Some benefits may vary by employment status. Hiring may be contingent on successfully completing a background check.
Requirements
- An active Licensed Veterinary Technician license is required.
- Sunday swing-shift availability is required.
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
- Proficiency in collecting blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples.
- Experience with radiographic positioning and image capture.
- Experience with anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional experience is preferred but not required.
- Students nearing graduation from, or recent graduates of, an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Restrain animals safely and using low-stress techniques.
- Triage incoming patients.
- Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
- Perform diagnostic imaging.
- Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying levels of stability.
- Administer medications.
- Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia and monitor patients during surgery.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
- Paid bereavement program
- Paid parental leave program
- Continuing education allowance for licensed employees
- Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus program for most positions
- Potential additional benefits, including personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
