Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Veterinary Social Worker

Headspace subscription

Mental health support programs

Hospital discounts for personal pets

401(k) with matching

Flexible health insurance options

HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA

Dental & vision plans

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance with AD&D

Identity monitoring and protection

Legal counseling and services

NAVTA & Dove memberships

Scrubs provided

Online CE library (WOOF U)

Educational scholarships and discounts

$750 continuing education allowance

Job summary

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA is seeking Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to join the Surgery team. You will monitor anesthesia, take radiographs, perform venipuncture, and work with board-certified surgeons in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

The schedule offers four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts per week, plus up to four to six on-call shifts per month, with shift differentials for overnight and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Experience in veterinary surgery or anesthesia is a plus.
• Strong communication and multitasking in a fast-paced hospital.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia and patient status during surgery.
• Take radiographs and perform venipuncture as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons and cross-train with other departments.

Skills

Monitor anesthesia

Take radiographs

Venipuncture

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Seeking LVTs for Veterinary Surgery Team

You have worked hard to earn your veterinary technician credentials. Are you ready to bring your love and caring for animals to work with a group of outstanding veterinary professionals in a state-of-the-art medical environment that values learning, sharing and growth?

If so, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA is looking for you!

We currently have an opening for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician s (LVTs) to work in our Surgery department . The schedule would consist of four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts per week, plus up to four to six on-call shifts per month (sign-up basis).

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!

Candidates should be comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, and venipuncture.

As an LVT, you are a crucial part of our team, and we are excited to help you use the knowledge and skills that you've invested your time and talent in. You will work alongside and train with our VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia, our board-certified surgeons, and have the opportunity to cross-train with other departments such as Neurology, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. You will work cohesively with a large team to ensure our patients receive the gold standard care they deserve.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 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 :

• Competitive LVT candidates should have a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care while being a true patient advocate. They should be comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring and administering medications.
• We are seeking candidates who are articulate, dependable, hardworking, compassionate, flexible with scheduling, adept at communicating with clients and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

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.

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).

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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).

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, respon