Licensed Veterinary Technician

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to make a real impact while advancing your skills in a busy emergency and specialty hospital?

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency invites you to join our dedicated team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing exceptional, cutting-edge medical care to our furry patients.

Why Choose VCA SouthPaws:

· Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws can earn $30.00 - $43.00/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!

· Available departments:

• Critical Care

• Surgery

• Medical Oncology

• Radiation Oncology

· Exceptional Benefits: At VCA Animal Hospitals, we deeply care about our associates' well-being. Our benefits include

• 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

• Four 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.

• And so much more!

Desired Qualifications: We're looking for competitive LVT candidates with the following qualifications:

· Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and advocating for patient well-being.

· Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia, radiography, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to interact compassionately with clients.

· Flexibility in scheduling and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Learn More About VCA: Curious about what it's like to be a veterinary technician with VCA? Watch this enlightening 3-minute video: Watch Video ( .

At VCA, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create an environment where a diverse group of talented people 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!

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.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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