Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Pet discounts

Job summary

Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is seeking a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care in Yorktown, VA. The team emphasizes ongoing learning, mentorship, and a collaborative hospital culture with engaging benefits.

Responsibilities include restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, medications administration, and assisting in surgery and anesthesia. Sunday shifts are required; compensation starts at $25/hour, with growth based on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vet Technician with an active license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Students actively enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program nearing graduation or recently graduated will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases and anesthesia management.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Radiography

Anesthesia Admin

Surgical Monitoring

Low-stress Restraint

Sample Collection

Client Communication

Medical Records

Hospital Operations

Professional Ethics

Education

AVMA Accredited Vet Tech Program

Enrolled Vet Tech Student near Graduation

Job description

Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

• Full-time
• Compensation: from USD 25 - hourly

Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is an emergency / urgent care hospital in Yorktown, VA. Our technician and support team are tenured and highly capable of supporting our veterinarians with any patient needs that come through our doors! Our practice remains innovative in offering the latest medical techniques and equipment available. Best of all, our hospital culture! We support one another, love to keep learning (and mentoring others), enjoy a challenge and live for the moments where we make each other laugh. We even have a pizza fund and love to bring snacks to share!

This position is a part-time position that will include Sunday swing shifts from 5:15p - 12:30a.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We\'re Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Students actively enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program that are nearing graduation or that have recently graduated will also be considered!
• Sunday swing shift availability is required for this position.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Pay Range: Starting at $25/hr. based on experience level

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

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