Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401(k)

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Headspace subscription

Job summary

VCA Albemarle Veterinary Health Care Center in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our family-like hospital. This full-time position supports doctors across exams, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, and lab work to deliver exceptional patient care.

We value education and ongoing development, with benefits and opportunities for growth. Join us for a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with knowledge of routine exams and anesthesia.
• Ability to assist veterinarians during surgeries and procedures.
• Proficient in radiology, dentistry, and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams to create a positive client and patient experience.
• Perform exams, anesthesia monitoring, and perioperative duties.
• Assist in dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and catheter placement.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals and client education.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician!

Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward? If so, we would love to connect with you! VCA Albemarle Veterinary Health Care Center is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our one-of-a-kind 3-doctor practice full time!

Our hospital has been serving the Charlottesville (UVA) community for over 30 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals!

Whether you are an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career, a new graduate seeking mentorship, or an experienced vet assistant, our team is ready to partner with you.

Why join VCA Albemarle?

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!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Albemarle, 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

The salary range for this position is $22-$26 / hour based on experience, education and credentials.

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