Licensed Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

About the role

The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Midlothian, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Emergency team. Licensed Veterinary Technician (Urgent Care) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $26–$29/hr + $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Location: Midlothian, VA. Full-Time | 3x12s | 11a‑11p. Looking for a Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care? Join the Virginia Veterinary Centers, an emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands‑on with high‑acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in triaging of incoming patients to the ER
• Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non‑laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers
• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories
• Obtain and perform orders from veterinarians for outpatient treatments and hospitalizations while understanding all the steps associated with hospitalization including IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, creating electronic treatment sheets, calculating, and administering required medications, and calculating and administering fluid bolus requirements
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes
• Assist veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre‑medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia
• Assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered
• Understand and follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients
• Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more
• Able to perform blood typing, crossmatches, set up for transfusions, and understand clinical signs of transfusion‑related reactions
• Practice patient and empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients
• Properly discharge patients by filling all required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners
• Understand and perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards
• Assist veterinary assistants in completion of end‑of‑shift checklists to properly prepare for relieving teams’ success on shift, including restocking, logging controlled substances, cleaning kennels, vacuuming, and mopping
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients
• Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA‑related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced veterinary environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE‑approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance

Pay

$26–$29/hour (based on experience and skills)

$1,500 sign‑on bonus

$5/hr shift differential

Schedule

Three 12‑hour shifts; weekends and holidays as needed.