Licensed Veterinary Technician

About:

Located in Northern Virginia, our hospitals are under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974. Our focus has always been on providing excellent veterinary care to our patients coupled with the highest standard of customer service for our clients.

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer World-Class veterinary care. In everything we do, we believe in innovation. We believe in advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care. You will fin innovation in the way we teach and educate, it’s at the core of who we are. Whether it’s for our team, in cultivation professional growth, or four our clients, here we empower through knowledge.

This Opportunity:

The Licensed Veterinary Technician will coordinate with our 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.

Location:

Fairfax and Annandale, VA

You and Your Career:

If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and have a passion for Veterinary Medicine we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!

Reporting and Supervision:

This position reports to Practice Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Surgery preparation, with pre- and post- operative care
• Administering anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Dental cleanings and dental procedures
• Hospitalized & triage emergency patient nursing, and laboratory testing.
• Assisting veterinarians with animal care during appointments, surgeries, and all aspects of Treatment procedures
• Communicating clearly with the doctors, support staff, and clients
• Supporting the team with maintaining inventory and medical records

Other Key Job Aspects

• Surgery preparation, with pre- and post- operative care
• Administering anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Dental cleanings and dental procedures
• Hospitalized & triage emergency patient nursing, and laboratory testing.
• Assisting veterinarians with animal care during appointments, surgeries, and all aspects of treatment procedures
• Communicating clearly with the doctors, support staff, and clients
• Supporting the team with maintaining inventory and medical records

Key Competencies Required:

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to multi-task & prioritize assigned tasks alongside current/urgent needs.
• Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and a team player
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Flexible to work weekdays and some weekends to support hospital operations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Availability to work weekends and days leading up to and after all major holidays.
• 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.

Previous Work Experience: 

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-Time, Seasonal

Schedule/Availability:

• Full time employees are scheduled to work 12 hours shifts: averaging 36 to 48 hours per week.
• Part time employees are scheduled 4-to-8-hour shifts, averaging less than 30 hours per week.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Columbia Pike Animal Hospital:
• Full Time Availability between 6:00am to 10:00pm* Monday through Sunday
• Overnight Full Time Availability between 8:00pm to 8:00am
• Town and Country Animal Hospital:
• Full Time Availability between 6:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $32/hour for new grads
• Generous Signing Bonus
• Medical insurance: health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• paid time off- vacation and sick leave
• Housing Assistance
• Free Mental Health Services
• Monetary support for licensing fees and continued education
• Flexible scheduling available, weekday and weekends