Emergency Vet Tech (LVT) — 24/7 ICU & Critical Care

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 emergency and critical care team. Join a fast-paced, collaborative hospital with access to advanced diagnostic services and visiting specialists.

We offer a supportive team, opportunities to grow emergency and critical care skills, and a comprehensive benefits package. Social and professional development are priorities in our patient-first environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with current credentials.
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring and veterinary nursing.
• Proficiency in lab procedures, radiology, and dentistry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients (IV, CRI, meds, feeding tubes, monitoring).
• Prepare and recover patients for surgery, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures with proper restraint and monitoring.
• Perform/lodge lab tests including urinalysis, hematology, fecals, cytology; document results.
• Operate radiology and ultrasound equipment following safety standards.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, maintain controlled drug logs.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment and surgical areas; monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
• Support accurate medical records, charge entry, and chart auditing.
• Provide client education on prevention, treatment plans and medications.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Radiology

Dentistry

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 emergency and critical care team. Join a fast-paced, collaborative hospital with access to advanced diagnostic services and visiting specialists.

We offer a supportive team, opportunities to grow emergency and critical care skills, and a comprehensive benefits package. Social and professional development are priorities in our patient-first environment.