Licensed Veterinary Technician Surgery

Veterinary Technician Position at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

Seeking LVTs for Veterinary Surgery Team

You have worked hard to earn your veterinary technician credentials. Are you ready to bring your love and caring for animals to work with a group of outstanding veterinary professionals in a state-of-the-art medical environment that values learning, sharing and growth?

If so, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA is looking for you!

We currently have an opening for a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVTs) to work in our Surgery department. The schedule would consist of four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts per week, plus up to four to six on-call shifts per month (sign-up basis).

LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $31.00 - $44.00/hour. The overnight and weekend shifts include shift differentials of $5.00 - $7.00/hour that add to your hourly rate and boost your paycheck!

Candidates should be comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, and venipuncture. As an LVT, you are a crucial part of our team, and we are excited to help you use the knowledge and skills that you've invested your time and talent in. You will work alongside and train with our VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia, our board-certified surgeons, and have the opportunity to cross-train with other departments such as Neurology, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. You will work cohesively with a large team to ensure our patients receive the gold standard care they deserve.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 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)
• 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
• Three 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
• $750 allowance for continuing education
• And so much more!

Desired Qualifications:

Competitive LVT candidates should have a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care while being a true patient advocate. They should be comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring and administering medications.

We are seeking candidates who are articulate, dependable, hardworking, compassionate, flexible with scheduling, adept at communicating with clients and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

We look forward to receiving your application!

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with us? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA.

We can't wait to meet you!