Description

Specialty Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Compensation: $27.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Specialty Department

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) looking to grow your skills in a collaborative specialty environment? Join the Specialty Department at Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, where advanced medicine and compassionate care come together.

• Full-time schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each
• Focused on our Specialty Department (supporting Internal Medicine, Surgery, and other advanced services)
• Opportunities to collaborate closely with board-certified specialists and cross-train in multiple areas

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

• Performing animal nursing procedures, including restraint, postoperative care, catheterization, wound management, and bandaging.
• Assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures, including preparation, anesthesia administration, surgical monitoring, and recovery care.
• Performing emergency and critical care nursing tasks such as CPR, fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, and blood transfusions.
• Conducting diagnostic and laboratory procedures, including microbiology, cytology, hematology, serology, and urinalysis.
• Managing clinical diagnostic tools for blood pressure, electrocardiography, oximetry, and imaging protocols.
• Collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory evaluation and ensuring proper maintenance of lab equipment.
• Triaging patients to evaluate and document their physical, behavioral, and environmental status.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and utilizing practice management software effectively.
• Educating clients about their pet's care, including follow-up treatments and prescribed medications.
• Ensuring a clean, organized, and safe environment, including maintaining surgical materials and lab equipment.
• Supporting a team-oriented approach by fostering positive relationships with coworkers and clients.

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

Education & Licensure:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in good standing in Virginia.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of specialty veterinary experience preferred.

Personal Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to handle stressed, ill, or injured animals with care and compassion.
• Stays calm and professional in medical emergencies.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Physically able to lift animals (over 40 lbs with assistance), stand for extended periods, and work in various physical positions.

Performance Requirements:

• Competence in all technical and nursing responsibilities, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Proficiency in managing surgical preparations, pharmacological agents, diagnostic imaging, and lab testing.
• Skilled in emergency triage, critical care, and client education.
• Dedicated to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient facility.

Join our team and utilize your expertise as an LVT to provide life-changing care to pets and their families!

Here is What We Will Offer You:

• Exceptional compensation: sign on bonus up to $5,000.00
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (in an accredited Veterinary Technology program)
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000.00
• Retirement: 401(K) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Training and career development
• Paid license fees and dues
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid VTS specialization

Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!

About Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency, is an emergency practice providing top-quality pet care top-quality care on nights, weekends, and holidays 365 days a year. We are a fully equipped practice including a fully stocked surgical suite with electrocautery and full ventilator capability, a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine with off-site STAT board-certified consults and opinions, ultrasound, glaucoma tonometry, complete in-house blood chemistry and analysis including clotting time analysis and electrolyte analysis, fresh animal blood products for transfusions, oxygen therapy and fluid therapy with electronic monitoring.

Our collaborative team is highly efficient and devoted to providing outstanding emergency care. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.