Join our team at the Virginia Veterinary Centers in Fredericksburg, VA!
We’re hiring a full- time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.
We offer a generous sign- on bonus for qualified LVT's - up to $5,000 & is based on experience & skill set! Are you a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency and critical care ?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
At Virginia Veterinary Center , you’ll be on the front lines of patient care—seeing and treating cases first, using your skills to their fullest, and making a real difference for pets and their families every day.
Why You’ll Love Working Here :
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team that handles diverse, challenging cases and provides life-saving care.
- Advanced Skills – Utilize your expertise in IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction & monitoring, surgical nursing, radiology, and more.
- Collaborative Team – Work alongside talented, supportive colleagues who are just as passionate about veterinary medicine as you are.
- Engaged Leadership – Our leaders are present, approachable, and value your ideas and input.
Schedule :
4 / 10 - hour shifts per week Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm On- call schedule when needed Compensation : Competitive pay $35–$40 / hr , based on experience and skill level Benefits : Generous Sign- On Bonus Employee Referral Bonus CE & Uniform Allowance Twice-Yearly Bonus Opportunities Paid License Renewal Fees & PTO Employee Pet Discount 401(k) Retirement Plan Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Disability & Life Insurance HSA / FSA Options Essential Job Functions : Collecting diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to Veterinarians.Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.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.Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more.Practicing 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.About You :
Credentialed veterinary technician with s trong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and perioperative nursing care, radiographs, etc.) You can easily adapt to the different needs of each patient and are able to remain composed during stressful and emotional situations. You are looking for a career and are passionate about learning and growing in the industry and caring for animals. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level while making a real difference, Virginia Veterinary Center is where you belong .