Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + Free VetBloom access

VTNE/license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center in Winchester, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician for ER/CC. The role offers shift options (three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts) and a $2,500 sign-on bonus, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include intensive nursing care, emergency surgeries, diagnostics, anesthesia, imaging support, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Certified, registered, or licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Preferred surgery experience
• Preferred emergency or critical care experience
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment

Responsibilities

• Intensive nursing care, including emergency surgeries
• Critical case monitoring and treatments
• Emergency case management
• Assist DVMs with diagnostics and treatment plans
• Perform laboratory testing (blood, urine, cytology)
• Support imaging and patient monitoring
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and sedation
• Deliver high-quality patient and client care

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award‑winning veterinary hospital seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state‑of‑the‑art equipment (digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care.

Veterinary Technician (ER/CC) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $30 – $40/hr

Location: Winchester, VA

Compensation: $30 – $40 per hour • $2,500 sign‑on bonus

Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Technicians

• $30 – $40 per hour
• $2,500 sign‑on bonus
• 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 or Four 10‑hour shifts
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• Relief shifts available!

Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Intensive nursing care, including emergency surgeries
• Critical case monitoring and treatments
• Emergency case management
• Assist DVMs with diagnostics and treatment plans
• Perform laboratory testing (blood, urine, cytology)
• Support imaging and patient monitoring
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and sedation
• Deliver high‑quality patient and client care

Qualifications

• Certified, registered, or licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Preferred surgery experience
• Preferred emergency or critical care experience
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced veterinary environment

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.