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VCA Animal Hospitals Licensed Veterinary Technician in United States
VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital is hiring a Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician (or LVT-eligible) to join our team!
Location: 628 Penniman Road Williamsburg, VA 23185
About Us
We are an AAHA-accredited multi-doctor practice in Williamsburg, VA, offering Primary Care, Illness Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Boarding, and more. We are open for medical visits Monday through Saturday, with boarding pickup hours on Sunday afternoons.
Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/merrimac
About the Role
Our DVMs trust our LVT’s and we seek to utilize our LVT team to their fullest potential. We are seeking dependable, adaptable, fun, and detail-oriented team members. Our LVTs provide compassionate veterinary care to our patients. Duties to include:
Assist doctors with exams, treatments and procedures.
Venipuncture and IVC placement
Administer SQ fluids, medications, etc.
Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients are receiving the best possible care and communicating frequently with the team.
Recognize subtle change in clinical status.
Discharge instructions with clients when they are able to bring their furry family member back home with them.
Complete estimates, basic record keeping.
Surgical preparation and assisting.
Anesthesia monitoring.
Dentistry and dental radiographs.
Maintaining medical records.
Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.
Filling prescriptions.
Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.
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 committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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.
VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $22 to $26 / hour.
Interested in learning more? Apply today!