Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital seeking a passionate Veterinary Technician to enhance our medical team in Richmond, VA. This full-time position offers a supportive culture, competitive pay of $24-$28 per hour, and numerous benefits including continuing education opportunities, medical benefits, and generous pet care discounts. Ideal candidates will hold an active veterinary technician credential and demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care for animals.

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time

401(k)

Qualifications

• You must have credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) to align with the position.
• Strong skills in patient assessment and surgical procedures are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams for a low-stress environment for clients.
• Perform physical examinations, monitor anesthesia, assist in surgeries.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Compassionate care

Laboratory work

Education

CVT, RVT, LVT Credentials

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 9201 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

Compensation: the pay range for this position is $24-$28/hr

VCA Pet's First Animal Hospital is looking to add a full time vet tech team members to our medical team!We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. Our AAHA accredited hospital has been serving the Richmond, VA area with compassionate veterinary care for many years. Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork and we are seeking a like-minded professional.

Why join the VCA Pet's First?
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 VCAPet's First, 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 for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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

We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.