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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