What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA?
Location: 2403 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 VCA Animal Care Associates is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are currently offering $1000 signing bonus and $1000 longevity bonus for this role! About Us We are an AAHA-accredited, 1-doctor practice in Colonial Heights, offering Primary Care, Surgery and Dentistry to canine and feline patients. We provide a supportive team environment with great training and opportunities for professional development, a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and commitment to high-quality patient care. We are open weekdays 7am - 6pm, with one Friday a month open 8am - 1pm, and every other Saturday 8am - 1pm. We are closed on Sundays. Check out our website at: https://vcahospitals.com/animal-care-associates About the Role As LVT, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and clients. Duties will include: Compassionate patient care Client education and care Venipuncture and catheter placement Radiology and diagnostics Lab sample collection and processing Surgical preparation and assisting Anesthesia monitoring Dentistry Medication preparation and administration Safe and effective patient handling and restraint Medical recordkeeping Qualifications: Virginia Veterinary Technician License (LVT) or eligible Proficient in veterinary technical skills include duties listed above Why VCA VCA Animal Hospitals is a community of over 800 hospitals across the US, including primary care, emergency, and specialty medicine. We offer world class medicine with hometown care. Together we are taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. This means taking care of our people. We are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. At VCA, you will enjoy an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits include: Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Continuing Education allowance for full time credentialed veterinary technicians ($750/yr, $1000/yr for VTSs) Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Opportunities to give back through VCA Charities and community partnerships Interested? Apply! We look forward to hearing from you. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Salary : $750 - $1,000
