Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

Company: VCA Animal Hospitals
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Location: 165 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, VA 20176VCA Animal Emergency Critical Care at The LifeCentre in Leesburg, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or LVT-eligible to join our team on evenings and overnights!We are currently offering:$2,500 Sign On BonusWeekend and Overnight Shift Differential Pay12-hour shifts or 10-hour rotational shifts (3 on / 3 off)As part of a multi-specialty referral and ER hospital, we offer exposure to many aspects of advanced veterinary medicine. Our ER/ICU care allows you to use all of your skills in an exciting environment that provides the tools, equipment, and support to learn each day. Be part of an elite team!Want to advance your career and become a VTS is ECC? Come get the experience needed with us! Check us out at: About the RoleWe want you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the fullest, while continuing to learn and grow. Duties will include:Patient triage and assessmentClient education and careVenipuncture, catheter placementLaboratory sample collection and processingRadiology and diagnostic testingMedication preparation and administrationIV fluids and infusion set up and maintenanceAnesthesia monitoringSurgical preparation and assistingSafe and effective patient handling and restraintCompassionate care for our hospitalized patientsMedical recordkeepingQualificationsLicensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia, license-eligible, or enrolled in an AVMA accredited program. Technician students are welcome to apply.Salary is competitive with consideration taken for experience and discussed upon hiring.Why VCAVCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.Some of the many benefits we offer:Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary communityAdvancement and leadership opportunitiesMedical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage optionsAccess to free mental health care including up to 12 sessions a year through Lyra Health, family counseling through the Cigna life assistance program, Headspace app accessFully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insuranceFertility benefitsPaid vacation, paid sick time, holiday payPaid parental leaveContinuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)Tuition support and sponsorships including Veterinary Technology AAS, BAS completion and moreVeterinary Technician license reimbursementFree NAVTA membership, Vetfolio, VetGirl, Plumbs App access and moreVetTechPrep subscription discountGenerous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts401(k) retirement planReferral bonus opportunitiesOpportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnershipsInterested in this opportunity? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you.If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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

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