Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a busy emergency and specialty hospital? Our 24/7 CritiCare department is hiring for a full time Overnight Licensed Veterinary Technician
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency invites you to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional, cutting-edge medical care to our furry patients.
Why Choose VCA SouthPaws:
· Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $31.00 - $44.00/hour. The overnight and weekend shifts include shift differentials of $5.00 - $7.00/hour that add to your hourly rate and boost your paycheck!
· Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well-being. Our benefits include
On-site Veterinary Social Worker!
Free subscription to the Headspace app (meditation and sleep support)
Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health (therapy, counseling & life coaching)
Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
401(k) with matching
Multiple, flexible health insurance options
HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
Dental & vision plans
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Employer-paid short term disability insurance with long term disability options
Employer-paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
Identity monitoring and protection
Legal counseling and services
Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal
Three sets of scrubs per year
Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool
Scholarships and discounts for educational offerings for eligible associates.
And so much more!
Desired Qualifications: We're looking for competitive LVT candidates with the following qualifications:
· Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being.
· Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.
· Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.
· Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Learn More About VCA: Curious about what it's like to be a veterinary technician with VCA? Watch this enlightening 3-minute video: Watch Video.
At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people do their best work.
Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA.
We can't wait to meet you!
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.
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.Skills Required
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential
- Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care and advocate for patient well-being
- Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring
- Proficiency in radiography
- Proficiency in venipuncture
- Proficiency in patient monitoring
- Proficiency in medication administration
- Strong communication skills and compassionate client interaction
- Flexible scheduling availability
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
VCA Animal Hospitals Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
