Licensed Veterinary Technicians
About The Position
Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a busy emergency and specialty hospital? VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency invites you to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional, cutting-edge medical care to our furry patients. Why Choose VCA SouthPaws: · Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $30.00 - $43.00/hour. The overnight and weekend shifts include shift differentials of $5.00 - $7.00/hour that add to your hourly rate and boost your paycheck! · Available departments: Critical Care Surgery Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology · Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well-being. Our benefits include On-site Veterinary Social Worker! Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support) Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching) Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets 401(k) with matching Multiple, flexible health insurance options HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options Dental & vision plans Paid parental leave Paid time off Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options Identity monitoring and protection Legal counseling and services Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal Four sets of scrubs per year Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates. And so much more! Desired Qualifications: We're looking for competitive LVT candidates with the following qualifications: · Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being. · Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration. · Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients. · Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment. Learn More About VCA: Curious about what it's like to be a veterinary technician with VCA? Watch this enlightening 3-minute video: Watch Video. At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people do their best work. Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA. We can't wait to meet you! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Requirements
- Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being.
- Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.
- Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- On-site Veterinary Social Worker!
- Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
- Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)
- Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
- 401(k) with matching
- Multiple, flexible health insurance options
- HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
- Dental & vision plans
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options
- Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
- Identity monitoring and protection
- Legal counseling and services
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal
- Four sets of scrubs per year
- Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
- Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
