You have worked hard to earn your veterinary technician credentials. You may be looking for the next challenge or how to utilize your valuable skills as a technician, but to continue to grow in your career in a leadership role. 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? Are you ready for the next stepping stone on your journey?
If so, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA is looking for you! 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 developing. As a leader, you foster and teach our up-and-coming veterinary professionals, and ensure we are providing the best possible care to our patients, and to each other. You can still function as a full LVT but gain leadership experience, assist with boosting morale, managing the workflow, improving policies and procedures, and training new staff members.
We currently have an opening for a full-time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to work in our Surgery/Neurology department. The schedule would consist of four 10-hour shifts per week, plus four to six on-call shifts per month.
Applicant must be a reliable self-starter, motivated by a challenging, fast-paced environment. Strong candidates will have supervisory experience, a positive attitude, a friendly demeanor towards both animals and people, will be detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task, and can work well with multiple doctors and staff!
What We Offer:
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LVTs at SouthPaws earn $30.00-$43.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
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Generous bonuses for on-call shifts
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$750 annual allowance for continuing education
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Supportive, caring, and diverse work environment
Benefits that truly prioritize your well-being, including mental health support, access to yoga and meditation programs, and more
Our Commitment to You: At VCA, we deeply care about our associates and offer an array of benefits, including:
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.
Discover More: Curious about what it's like to be a part of the VCA team? Watch our informative 3-minute video to get a glimpse: Watch Video
We Believe in Diversity and Inclusion: VCA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where talented individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome, appreciated, and empowered to do their best work.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at VCA SouthPaws and be a part of a compassionate and innovative team. We can't wait to receive your application!