Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

Company: VCA
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 19, 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 Bonus
• Weekend and Overnight Shift Differential Pay
• 12-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: www.vcaaecc.comAbout the Role
  We want you to utilize your skills and knowledge to the fullest, while continuing to learn and grow. Duties will include:
  • Patient triage and assessment
  • Client education and care
  • Venipuncture, catheter placement
  • Laboratory sample collection and processing
  • Radiology and diagnostic testing
  • Medication preparation and administration
  • IV fluids and infusion set up and maintenance
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical preparation and assisting
  • Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients
  • Medical recordkeepingQualifications
    • Licensed 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.This means taking care of our people. 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. Benefits include:Career Support
      • Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
      • Advancement and leadership opportunities
      • Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs)
      • Internal CE and development opportunities
      • Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
      • Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
      • Veterinary Technician license reimbursementHealth & Well Being
        • Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
        • Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
        • Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
        • Access to Headspace app
        • Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
        • Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
        • Paid parental leave
        • Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
        • Growing network of onsite social workersOther Perks
          • Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
          • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
          • Referral bonus opportunities
          • Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication
          • Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnershipsInterested? 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 vcacareers.com

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