ER LVT — Fast-Paced Vet Tech with Cross-Training

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 91,693,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

CE allowance & license fees paid

VTS specialization support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Daytime ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our emergency team. This full-time role focuses on advanced ER nursing, collaboration with board-certified specialists, and opportunities for cross-training in surgery and internal medicine.

You will perform critical tasks, triage, client education, and support from 7AM to 7PM across three shifts per week.

Qualifications

• AAS degree in veterinary technology from an accredited program
• Active Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing
• 2+ years emergency or critical care experience

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced nursing in ER: restraint, postoperative care, catheter placement, wound management
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, anesthesia, surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide CPR, fluid therapy, oxygen support, and blood transfusions
• Conduct diagnostics: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, serology
• Operate diagnostic equipment: ECG, blood pressure monitors, imaging systems
• Triage patients and document condition and treatment
• Educate clients on care, treatments, and follow-up
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized ER; collaborate with team

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Emergency triage

Patient care

Diagnostic procedures

Client education

Education

AAS in Veterinary Technology

Virginia LVT license

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Daytime ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our emergency team. This full-time role focuses on advanced ER nursing, collaboration with board-certified specialists, and opportunities for cross-training in surgery and internal medicine.

You will perform critical tasks, triage, client education, and support from 7AM to 7PM across three shifts per week.