Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Radford, VA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role involves animal restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and anesthesia management, with opportunities for continued training and growth.

Ideal candidate has active VT license and strong client communication skills; willing to work in a fast-paced setting and contribute to hospital operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with active license required; 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency with sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples.
• Assist in diagnostic imaging and radiography; provide nursing care.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Prepare and assist in surgical procedures; monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Medical record management

Client communication

Laboratory sample handling

Team collaboration

Radiographic positioning

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab equipment

Radiography imaging equipment

Anesthetic monitoring equipment

Job description

Riverside Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive and personalized care to the dogs, cats, and small mammals of the Radford, VA area. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, practicing progressive medicine, and fostering a collaborative team culture. We are looking to add a licensed veterinary technician to our ever-growing team!

Our hospital offers:

• Modern diagnostic equipment
• In-house lab capabilities
• Digital radiography
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Emphasis on work-life balance

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday & Friday: 7:30am - 10:00pm
• Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
• Saturday: 7:30am - 1:30pm
  • No LVTneeded for Saturday shifts
• We are closed on Sundays

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We're Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography are a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

Pay range: $22 - $28/hr depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/