Overnight ER LVT: Emergency Veterinary Technician (Sign-On)

Innovetive Petcare; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CE allowance

VTS specialization

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lifting 40+ lbs

Emergency triage

Client education

Education

AAS in Veterinary Technology

Virginia LVT license

Job description

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.