Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a busy emergency and specialty hospital? 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 $30 - $43 / hour This pay range is reflecting the additional differentials that are added for overnight and weekend shifts. This differential is an additional $5.00 - $7.00 per hour!
Continuing Education: Enjoy an annual allowance of $750 for continuing education to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up-to-date.
Interested in growing your career? We have shift availability in:
Critical Care
Surgery
Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
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)
60 days free access to Alo Moves (yoga, fitness & meditation)
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
Four 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.
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: https://vimeo.com/758023583/d660eefdaf
Join us at VCA SouthPaws, where we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people do their best work.
We eagerly await your application!
Apply here: https://vca.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Fairfax-VA/Licensed-Veterinary-TechniciansR-211325
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)