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VCA Animal Hospitals Licensed Veterinary Technician in United States
Location: 615 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23707
VCA Airline Boulevard Animal Hospital is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.
We are currently offering $1000 signing bonus and $1000 longevity bonus for full time LVTs!
About Us
We are an AAHA-accredited, 2-doctor veterinary practice in Portsmouth, VA, offering Primary Care, Surgery, and Dentistry services. We see canine and feline patients and are open weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm, closed Sundays. We have a great team and work-life balance is a priority!
Check out our website: https://vcahospitals.com/airline-boulevard
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
Anesthesia
Surgical assistance
Dentistry
Medication preparation and administration
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Medical recordkeeping
Compensation for this role is based on level of relevant skill, experience, education and credentials, up to $25/hr. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. Virginia Veterinary Technician license required.
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
Internal CE and development opportunities
Annual CE stipend for full time credentialed vet techs: $750/yr, or $1000/yr for those holding a VTS credential.
Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
License renewal reimbursement for full time credentialed vet techs
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.