Overnight ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Innovetive Petcare; Charlottesville (VA); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CE allowance

VTS specialization

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency – Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for our overnight ER department. You will work with board-certified specialists while providing high‑level emergency nursing and patient care.

Join a team dedicated to emergency medicine and cross-training across specialty services, with a schedule of 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am) and opportunities for growth and specialty advancement.

Qualifikationen

• AAS in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing.
• 2+ years in emergency veterinary medicine preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced veterinary nursing, including restraint, postoperative care, catheter placement, wound management, and bandaging.
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, anesthesia, surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery care.
• Provide emergency care such as CPR, fluid therapy, oxygen administration, and blood transfusions.
• Conduct diagnostic and lab testing: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology.
• Operate diagnostic equipment: blood pressure monitors, ECG, pulse oximetry, and imaging systems.
• Triage patients and accurately document condition and treatment.
• Educate clients on care, treatments, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized ER environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team that values communication and teamwork.

Kenntnisse

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lifting 40+ lbs

Emergency triage

Client education

Ausbildung

AAS in Veterinary Technology

Virginia LVT license

Jobbeschreibung

Overnight ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 / hour

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Emergency

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency – Charlottesville, VA

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to advance your career in emergency medicine? At Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, we provide 24/7 advanced care for pets, and we’re seeking a dedicated LVT to join our ER Department. This is your opportunity to work with a team of specialists, grow your clinical skills, and make a difference for pets and their families when they need it most.

• Full-time schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each: 7pm-7am
• Dedicated to emergency medicine
• Opportunities for cross-training in specialty services such as surgery, internal medicine, and more
• Work with board-certified specialists and highly trained veterinary professionals

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Perform advanced veterinary nursing, including restraint, postoperative care, catheter placement, wound management, and bandaging
• Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, anesthesia, surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery care
• Provide emergency care such as CPR, fluid therapy, oxygen administration, and blood transfusions
• Conduct diagnostic and lab testing: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology
• Operate diagnostic equipment: blood pressure monitors, ECG, pulse oximetry, and imaging systems
• Triage patients and accurately document condition and treatment
• Educate clients on care, treatments, and follow-up needs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized ER environment
• Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team that values communication and teamwork

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

Education & Licensure

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program
• Active Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing

Experience

• 2+ years in emergency veterinary medicine preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Calm and compassionate under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Physically able to lift 40+ lbs (with assistance) and remain on feet for extended shifts
• Proficiency in emergency triage, patient care, diagnostic procedures, and client education

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Competitive compensation ($30-40/h)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization