LVT for CritiCare Department

VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency in Fairfax, VA is seeking full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to join our 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care Department (CritiCare).

Join us in providing exceptional, cutting-edge care while expanding your knowledge base and advancing your technical skills. We value – and rely on – our LVTs’ education and expertise, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration within our team.

As a 24/7 facility, our patient care nurses work three- 13 hour shifts per week and are required to pick up 2-3 on call shifts per month.

• We are currently looking for skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) for both daytime and overnight

Weekends and overnight shifts receive differential compensation on top of your hourly rate.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are deeply committed to our associates’ well-being. Related benefits currently offered include:

• On-site Social Worker
• Free mental health support through programs like the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Modern Health, and Lyra (therapy, counseling  & life coaching)
• 60 days free access to Alo Moves (yoga, fitness & meditation)

Additionally, we offer a generous benefits package including:

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets
• 401(k) with matching
• Multiple, flexible health insurance options to fit your needs
• HSA, FSA and dependent care FSA account options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability options
• Paid basic life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options
• Discounts on a variety of products and services as a VCA associate
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership, Dove membership & state license renewal
• Annual allowance of $750 for continuing education
• Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool

Desired Qualifications:

Competitive LVT candidates should have a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care and being true patient advocates. They should be comfortable with anesthesia monitoring, radiograph imaging, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration.

We are looking for candidates who are articulate, dependable, hardworking, compassionate, flexible, and able to communicate effectively with clients. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adept at multitasking.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Are there any standard days/times you are not available to work?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $750