Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

CE Allowance Available

Paid Time Off

Employee Pet Discount

401k with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician in Short Pump, VA to join our outstanding Surgery team. Candidates should be credentialed technicians with a passion for surgery and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, collecting diagnostic samples, and providing client support.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $30/hr, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills.
• Ability to adapt to different patient needs.
• Passionate about learning and caring for animals.

Responsibilities

• Collect diagnostic samples for analysis.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Provide empathetic client service.
• Discharge patients with medications and care instructions.

Skills

Placing IV catheters

Venipuncture

Administering premedication

Anesthesia induction & monitoring

Surgical nursing

Patient preparation

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Overview

The Virginia Veterinary Center in Short Pump, VA is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Surgery team.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level. Starting at $30/hr!

Anticipated Schedule

• Day shift - 4/10-hour shifts per week.


• Monday–Friday with rotating weekend on-call coverage.

Are you a Credentialed Veterinary Technician who loves surgery? If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the diversity of cases every day, Virginia Veterinary Center is the place to be.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus


• CE Allowance Available


• Uniform Allowance


• Paid License Renewal Fees


• Paid Time Off


• Employee Pet Discount


• Shift Differential Available for overnight shifts


• 401k


• Medical/Dental/Vision


• Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• HSA/FSA

Essential Job Functions

• Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to veterinarians.


• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.


• Assist veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures, including developing anesthetic protocol, administration of premedication and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia, recovery care, and proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring.


• Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions (e.g., Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs).


• Provide empathetic client service when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates.


• Discharge patients by filling medications, ensuring patient comfort, removing IV catheters, reviewing final invoices, and discussing discharges with pet owners.

About You

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (e.g., placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.).


• You can adapt to the different needs of each patient and remain composed during stressful situations.


• You are passionate about learning and growing in the industry and caring for animals.

About Us

• With our highly trained doctors, technicians, and state-of-the-art equipment, our team performs advanced medical techniques and provides excellent care.


• You will work with colleagues dedicated to growing their knowledge and creating an environment that allows you to learn, grow, and develop your own knowledge/skillset.


• Leadership is actively involved and present; we care about employees and value input.

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

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides paid sick leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. 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. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.