Hollymead Veterinary Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice and Urgent Care services to companion animals in Charlottesville, Virginia. Formerly known as VETSS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialty Services), our hospital has provided emergency services to the Charlottesville community for over 30 years. In 2018, as the landscape of veterinary care evolved, we began shifting towards urgent care and general practice services.  

Our team is dedicated to both pets and their owners, and we pride ourselves on delivering medical excellence and patient-centered care in a comforting environment. We have several team members that are Fear-Free certified, led by a people-focused Practice Manager!

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital is a general practice and urgent care hospital located in Charlottesville, VA. We deliver comprehensive veterinary care while empowering pet owners with the knowledge and guidance to make informed decisions, fostering a supportive environment that promotes the health, well-being, and happiness of both pets and their families. Our core values are compassion, collaboration, respect, and support. We promote a learning environment and understand the importance of work-life balance.   

We are seeking a full-time licensed veterinary technician to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals. We believe LVTs play an essential role in advocating for our patients and providing the best care by practicing high quality medicine and low-stress handling methods. 

Benefits 

• Health/dental/vision
• Short-term and long-term disability 
• 401k
• Flexible schedule 
• Paid time off 
• License reimbursement 
• CE paid time off 
• CE allowance 
• Hospital-funded CE opportunities
• Employee assistance program, and mental health resources 
• Uniform allowance 
• Generous pet discount program
• Career growth opportunities
• Reimbursement for rabies vaccine

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended period; shifts range from 9-12 hours
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Graduated from AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program
• Current veterinary technician licensure
• Complete the required amount of continuing educations hours to maintain licensure