Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

CE allowance

Yearly scrub allowance

Personal pet discount

Paid license renewals

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement/assistance

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

A leading veterinary network in Short Pump, VA is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our emergency team. In this role, you will provide critical care and support to hospitalized patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with specialty services. Applicants with strong nursing care skills are preferred, and we welcome those currently studying in their third semester. The position offers competitive pay at $35/hour and benefits such as generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary nursing or willingness to train new graduates is preferred.
• Knowledge of administering IV fluids and medications is essential.
• Ability to follow protocols in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and monitor patient status.
• Place and manage indwelling catheters and follow up on patient care.

Skills

High-quality nursing care

Administering medications

Collaboration with specialty services

Understanding OSHA protocols

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full‑time LVT to join our emergency team! Day shift – $35/hour!

Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT).

Why choose VVC?

VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onboard Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities; we spend a lot of time training new employees and our management is present. Work‑life balance is a key component for our team members, with most off two weekends a month. We are committed to professional development and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
• Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
• Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
• Understand and follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
• Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at‑home care instructions and medication plans.
• Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.

Benefits of working in an ER

• One of the first to see and treat a patient!
• Opportunity to use your technical skills in more advanced ways.
• Variety of cases – it's never the same day twice and you’re always learning!
• You’re equipped to stay calm and know how to react quickly during life‑threatening circumstances.

Compensation

$35/hr

Schedule

• 3 x 12‑hour shifts 7am‑7pm
• Rotating weekends
• Some holidays as needed

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• CE allowance
• Yearly scrub allowance
• Personal pet discount
• Paid license renewals
• Quarterly bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee referral program

Employer Information

Virginia Veterinary Centers is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, an industry‑leading community of veterinary hospitals. The network offers a comprehensive benefits program and a commitment to professional development and patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.