Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Veterinary Social Worker

Headspace app subscription

Mental health support programs

Pet discounts

401(k) with matching

Flexible health insurance options

HSA/FSA dependent care

Dental & vision plans

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Identity protection

Legal counseling

NAVTA membership & license renewals

Scrubs provided

Continuing education scholarships

CE allowance of $750

Job summary

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our busy emergency and specialty hospital. You will contribute to cutting-edge medical care for our animal patients and collaborate with a dedicated care team.

Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $43.00 per hour, with overnight and weekend shift differentials of $5.00 to $7.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) required.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, radiography, venipuncture, patient monitoring, and medication administration.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.
• Flexibility in scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Venipuncture

Client communication

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a busy emergency and specialty hospital? VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency invites you to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional, cutting‑edge medical care to our furry patients.

Why Choose VCA

• Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $30.00 - $43.00/hour. The overnight and weekend shifts include shift differentials of $5.00 - $7.00/hour that add to your hourly rate and boost your paycheck!
• Available departments:
  • Critical Care
  • Surgery
  • Medical Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
• Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well‑being. Our benefits include:
  • On‑site Veterinary Social Worker!
  • Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
  • Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)
  • Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Multiple, flexible health insurance options
  • HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
  • Dental & vision plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Employer‑paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options
  • Employer‑paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
  • Identity monitoring and protection
  • Legal counseling and services
  • Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal
  • Three sets of scrubs per year
  • Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
  • Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates
  • $750 allowance for continuing education
  • And so much more!

Desired Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well‑being.
• Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.
• Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Learn More About VCA

Curious about what it's like to be a veterinary technician with VCA? Watch this enlightening 3‑minute video: Watch Video.

At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people do their best work.

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.

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