Emergency Licensed Technician and Experienced Veterinary Assistant (Overnight Shift) - The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

Description

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Perform diagnostics such as phlebotomy, cystocentesis, in house laboratory testing (CBC’s, blood chemistries, urinalysis, SNAP tests, blood typing, cross matching) blood pressures and radiographs. Take vitals, use and perform medical math
• May include some lifting or carrying (up to 50 lbs). Will include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Using critical thinking to work positively as a team player; remaining calm and professional while effectively problem solve.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills when engaging with clientele.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor, Hospital Manager or Medical Director as needed.

Compensation

We feel that pay should coincide with credentials, experience, shift commitment and work ethic. We also offer a sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• CE
• Uniform Allowance
• Generously discounted pet care

Additional Information

Along with our Emergency & Critical Care Department, the Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA that offers:

• Surgery (Orthopedic and Emergency)
• Internal Medicine (Ultrasound & Endoscopy)
• Medical Oncology (Chemotherapy & Hospice)
• Neurology (MRI & Surgical Suite on site)
• Cardiology (Echocardiograms)
• Dermatology & Allergy (Custom Vaccines)
• Rehabilitative Therapy (Including water treadmill)
• Radiocat (I-131 treatment)

Please visit our website to learn more about us at https://vetreferralcenter.com/departments/emergency/.

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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