Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Pet Discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

VCA Centerville Animal Hospital in Centreville, VA seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced, animal-loving team.

You will support doctor and technician teams, create a low-stress environment for clients and patients, and provide exceptional care from examinations to recovery. Benefits and growth opportunities accompany a collaborative clinic culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Radiology.
• Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery.
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Job description

• Patient recovery

Join Our Fun, Caring, and Pet-Loving Family!

Position: Veterinary Technician Full Time

Location: VCA Centerville Animal Hospital - 13663 US-29, Centreville, VA 20121

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $26-$30/hr

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician who’s passionate about animals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a supportive, tight-knit team? If so, we’d love to welcome you into our clinic family!

We’re not just coworkers—we’re a team that laughs together, supports each other, and works hard to provide the best care possible to our patients. If you’re looking for a clinic where your skills are valued and your coworkers feel like family, this is the place for you!

What You'll Be Doing:

As a member of the VCA Centreville, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals - Can handle a little fur, a lot of love, and the occasional puppy kiss

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com