Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + VetBloom access

VTNE/license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers Midlothian is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its emergency department. You will work three 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting, triaging patients, assisting with diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care, and providing client communication throughout hospitalization.

A competitive hourly rate with a $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered, plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT).
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assist in ER patient flow.
• Collect samples and assist diagnostics and imaging.
• Assist in IV catheter placement, fluids, and medication administration.
• Support anesthesia during surgical procedures and recovery.
• Document medical records and discharge instructions.
• Maintain inventory, cleanliness, and OSHA compliance.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT

Emergency care

Technical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Veterinary Technician (ER) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $29–$35/hr + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Location: Midlothian, VA

Full-Time | 3x12s

$29–$35/hr + shift differentials + $3,000 sign-on bonus

Looking for a Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care?

Join the Virginia Veterinary Centers, an emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.

Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Technicians

• $29–$35/hour (based on experience and skills)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• $5/hr shift differential

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts
• Weekends and holidays as needed

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in Triaging of incoming patients to the ER
• Collectdiagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers
• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories
• Obtainand performorders from Veterinarians for outpatient treatments and hospitalizations while understanding all the steps associated with hospitalization including IV Catheter placement, fluid therapy, creating electronic treatment sheets, calculating, and administering required medications, and calculating and administering fluid bolus requirements
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes
• Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre-medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia
• Assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered
• Understandandfollow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients
• Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more
• Able to perform blood typing, crossmatches, set up for transfusions, and understanding clinical signs of transfusion related reactions
• Practicepatient and empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients
• Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners
• Understandand perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards
• AssistVeterinary Assistants in completion of End of Shift checklists to properly prepare for your relieving teams’ success on shift, including restocking, logging controlled substances, cleaning kennels, vacuuming, and mopping
• Conductyourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients
• Followproper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team member

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment

About Virginia Veterinary Centers

Virginia Veterinary Centers Midlothian has been serving the community since 2001. Our emergency department offers immediate triage and treatment for urgent situations. Our doctors have obtained intensive training in addressing life-threatening conditions and have the latest technology at their fingertips. We strongly believe that communication is one of THE MOST effective tools. With that, we stay in close contact with our patients’ primary care veterinarian and collaborate with specialists to help make the best decisions for our patients.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need

For more information about our hospital, please visit www.virginiaveterinarycenters.com.