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Licensed Veterinary Technician (Surgery) – CVT/RVT/LVT
Virginia Veterinary Centers, Short Pump | $30- 40/hr | $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
Are you a skilled, passionate Veterinary Technician looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
In this role, your advanced technical expertise will be fully utilized and valued. You will play a critical part in our patient outcomes, executing everything from advanced anesthesia management to precise surgical nursing. If you are a calm, adaptable professional who views veterinary medicine not just as a job, but as a lifelong career of learning and growth, we want you on our team.
Location: Short Pump, VA
Full-Time | 4x10s | Days only with some weekend coverage
$30- 40/hr $6,000 sign-on bonus
Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in Surgery? Join the Virginia Veterinary Centers, a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced Surgery skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.
Pay & Benefits for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
- $30- 40/hr (based on experience and skills)
- $6,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- CE Allowance Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
- Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
- VTNE and/or license reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Employee pet discount
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Days only
- Some weekend shifts required
- Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.)
- You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations.
- You are looking for a career and are passionate about learning and growing in the industry and caring for animals.
Qualifications
- Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
- Surgery or specialty experience required
- Strong technical and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment
About the Virginia Veterinary Centers
At Virginia Veterinary Centers, we combine highly trained clinicians, a skilled nursing team, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver advanced medical techniques and exceptional patient care. But we know that top-tier medicine starts with a supported team. Here, you’ll work alongside collaborative colleagues who are genuinely dedicated to sharing knowledge and elevating the entire team's skillset. We believe leadership belongs on the floor, not behind a closed door. The Virginia Veterinary Centers leadership team is actively involved, deeply invested in your engagement, and committed to a culture where your voice is heard, your opinions matter, and your professional growth is actively championed.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class
medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards
are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected
veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to
grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Rachel Fazio at rsilvia@ethosvet.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need
Salary : $30 - $34