Licensed Veterinary Technician Overnight

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance options

Dental & vision plans

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Mental health support programs

Job summary

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA, is hiring a full‑time Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician for our 24/7 CritiCare department. You will contribute to high‑level medical care in a fast‑paced environment and support anesthesia, radiography, and patient monitoring.

The role offers competitive hourly pay with overnight/wknd shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, health options, and pet care discounts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a busy emergency and specialty hospital.
• Monitor anesthesia and radiography during procedures and exams.
• Communicate effectively with clients and care teams while ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Venipuncture

Client communication

Multitasking

Scheduling 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? Our 24/7 CritiCare department is hiring for a full time Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician

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 SouthPaws:

• Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $31.00 - $44.00/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!

Exceptional Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.

Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? be part of our dedicated team at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA.

We can't wait to meet you!

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.

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!