Veterinary Technician (LVT)

United Veterinary Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

CE allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

United Veterinary Care's Oncology Service in Richmond, VA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician. The role involves working with cats and dogs in a fast-paced oncology setting, assisting doctors, drawing labs, taking radiographs, and administering chemotherapy.

Candidate should have at least 1 year of experience, be safety-minded, and comfortable around chemotherapeutics. Benefits include PTO, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a veterinary technician required.
• Comfortable working around chemotherapeutics.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Acquire patient histories.
• Obtain blood samples and run lab work with Idexx equipment.
• Assist doctors with exams and procedures.
• Obtain radiographs and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Licensed veterinary technician

Vet tech experience

Chemotherapy handling

Multitasking

Patient care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Idexx in-house lab

Windows-based software

Job description

Description

The Oncology Service, located in Richmond, VA, is seeking a full-time, experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The Oncology Service (TOS) is a multi-facility small animal oncology practice. At TOS we believe that the diagnosis of cancer in a pet is not the end but rather the beginning of an opportunity to identify solutions that can improve that pet’s quality of life while maximizing the time they have with their families. Whether the diagnosis carries a potentially curative prognosis or a much more guarded one, we are here to help.

The ideal candidate should be direct, friendly, organized, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi-tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. You must be safety conscious and comfortable working around chemotherapeutics. We are very detail and safety-oriented, you should be as well. Our employees show immense support, gratitude, and respect for their peers, where a good-personality fit is a must.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Acquiring histories
• Obtaining blood samples
• Utilizing Idexx in-house lab equipment to run patient lab work
• Assisting doctors with exams
• Obtaining radiographs
• Flawless IV catheter placement
• Administering chemotherapy
• Obtaining radiographs
• Ability to induce and monitor general anesthesia
• Administer and monitor sedation for procedures
• Assist with radiation therapy procedures
• Patient care
• Client education and communication

Skills and Abilities

• Veterinary Technicians (Licensed preferred but not required)
• Minimum 1 year experience as a veterinary technician required
• Prior specialty medicine experience is preferable
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Fundamental knowledge of windows-based computer programs
• Ability to recognize and seek guidance in all client-related cases where protocol does not apply
• Need to have the ability to remain professional and inviting even under stressful and emotional situations

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary commensurate with experience; up to $30 per hour
• 4-day work week available with no weekends or overnights (M, Tu, W, Th, F)

Benefits and Perks

• Paid PTO
• Scrub allowance
• CE allowance
• United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Long Term Disability options
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.