Experienced Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation/sick days

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Old Town is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician in Alexandria, VA. The team describes a busy practice under new leadership, with a strong emphasis on growth and education. The role includes anesthesia, surgery support, and diagnostics to deliver excellent patient care.

Compensation ranges from $28–$31 per hour, with leadership opportunities paying $32–$35 per hour. A $1,500 signing bonus is offered to join our AAHA-accredited practice.

Qualifications

• Credentials as CVT/RVT/LVT required or active in progress.
• Surgical experience is required for this role.
• Strong clinical skills across anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, lab work and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation and operative support.
• Provide dentistry, radiology and laboratory duties as needed.
• Handle venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Deliver compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

Join the VCA Old Town Team - $1500 Singing Bonus Opportunity!

Location: 425 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $28 - $31/hr based on experience. Leadership opportunity available - pay range of $32-$35/hr

VCA Old Town is seeking a full time Veterinary Technician to join our busy AAHA accredited 7- doctor practice in Alexandria, VA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Under new hospital leadership

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You

As a member of VCA Old Town, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
• surgical experience is required for this role*

Benefits

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