Licensed Veterinary Technician, Medical Oncology – CVT/RVT/LVT | $30- 40/hr

Location: Short Pump, VA
Full-Time | 4x10's | Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm
$30- 40/hr

Are you a skilled, passionate Veterinary Technician looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? The Viginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

In this role, your advanced technical expertise will be fully utilized and valued. You will play a critical part in performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed Veterinarian. If you are a calm, adaptable professional who views veterinary medicine not just as a job, but as a lifelong career of learning and growth, we want you on our team.

Pay & Benefits for Licensed Veterinary Technicians

$30- 40/hour & up (based on experience and skills)

Full-time benefits include:

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

Schedule

Monday - Thursday
8am - 6pm

Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to DVM.
Above average venipuncture skills (failure to meet DVM safety standards will directly correlate with ability to function in the department.)
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 in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during chemotherapy administration and 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.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
Calculate and administer IV Chemotherapy medications.
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.
Understanding and able to perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
Conducting yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership and direct supervisors while on shift.

Qualifications

Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
Specialty experience required
Strong technical and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment

About the Virginia Veterinary Centers
At Virginia Veterinary Centers, we combine highly trained clinicians, a skilled nursing team, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver advanced medical techniques and exceptional patient care. But we know that top-tier medicine starts with a supported team. Here, you’ll work alongside collaborative colleagues who are genuinely dedicated to sharing knowledge and elevating the entire team's skillset. We believe leadership belongs on the floor, not behind a closed door. The Virginia Veterinary Centers leadership team is actively involved, deeply invested in your engagement, and committed to a culture where your voice is heard, your opinions matter, and your professional growth is actively championed.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class
medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards
are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected
veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to
grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest
level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Rachel Fazio at rsilvia@ethosvet.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on
qualifications, competence, merit, and business need

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