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Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Critical Care

Encore Vet Group · Lynchburg, VA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

We’re not just a veterinary hospital—we’re a tight-knit team of animal lovers, caretakers, and passionate professionals who show up every day to make a difference. We’re growing and searching for a Full-Time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time and bring even more heart, expertise, and sparkle to our practice.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
  • Performing dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth.
  • Serving as a support for diagnostics, treatments, and daily patient care.
  • Maintaining accurate medical records and clear client communication.

Requirements

  • A Credentialed Veterinary Technician license.
  • 1-2 years of experience providing excellent patient care of sick patients.
  • Loves working swing shift to catch all the excitement- including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Loves helping clients through some of their scariest moments.

Qualifications

  • Confidence with catheter placement, blood draws, and sample collection.
  • Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues.
  • Collaborative environment where every voice matters.
  • Ready to grow in a practice that invests in your development.
  • Thrives in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care).
  • Generous CE allowance + paid CE time.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • Pet care discounts for your personal pets.
  • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave.
  • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between).
  • Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources.
  • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Pay

Competitive pay, based on experience.

Schedule

Swing shift to catch all the excitement- including nights, weekends and holidays.

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