Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Are you a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who has poured your heart and soul into your credentials? Do you dream of working alongside a team of exceptional veterinary professionals in a cutting-edge medical facility that values learning, collaboration, and growth? If so, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center wants YOU!

Why Choose VCA SouthPaws:

• Competitive Compensation: LVTs at SouthPaws earn $30.00-$43.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

• Continuing Education: Enjoy an annual allowance of $750 for continuing education to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up-to-date.

• Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, plus four to six on-call shifts per month

• Signing Bonus: New to VCA? We're offering a generous signing bonus to welcome you to our team!

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

• 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)

• 60 days free access to Alo Moves (yoga, fitness & meditation)

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven track record of exceptional patient care and advocacy

• Comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and medication administration

• Articulate, dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and flexible with scheduling

• Strong communication skills with clients and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

To learn more about what it means to be a veterinary technician with VCA, watch our 3-minute video: VCA Veterinary Technician 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!