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VCA Animal Hospitals Lead Veterinary Technician - Surgery and Neurology in Fairfax, Virginia
You have worked hard to earn your veterinary technician credentials. You may be looking for the next challenge or how to utilize your valuable skills as a technician, but to continue to grow in your career in a leadership role. Are you ready to bring your love and caring for animals to work with a group of outstanding veterinary professionals in a state-of-the-art medical environment that values learning, sharing and growth? Are you ready for the next stepping stone on your journey?
If so, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Fairfax, VA is looking for you! As an LVT, you are a crucial part of our team and we are excited to help you use the knowledge and skills that you’ve invested your time and talent in developing. As a leader, you foster and teach our up-and-coming veterinary professionals, and ensure we are providing the best possible care to our patients, and to each other. You can still function as a full LVT but gain leadership experience, assist with boosting morale, managing the workflow, improving policies and procedures, and training new staff members.
We currently have an opening for a full-time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to work in our Surgery/Neurology department. The schedule would consist of four 10-hour shifts per week, plus four to six on-call shifts per month.
Applicant must be a reliable self-starter, motivated by a challenging, fast-paced environment. Strong candidates will have supervisory experience, a positive attitude, a friendly demeanor towards both animals and people, will be detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task, and can work well with multiple doctors and staff!
What We Offer:
LVTs at SouthPaws earn $30.00-$43.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
Generous bonuses for on-call shifts
$750 annual allowance for continuing education
Supportive, caring, and diverse work environment
Benefits that truly prioritize your well-being, including mental health support, access to yoga and meditation programs, and more
Our Commitment to You: At VCA, we deeply care about our associates and offer an array of benefits, including:
401(k) with matching
Multiple flexible health insurance options
HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA account options
Dental & Vision plans
Short Term and Long Term Disability options
Paid basic life insurance with supplemental options
Identity monitoring and protection
Legal counseling and services
Weight management support
Discounts on various products and services
On-site Veterinary Social Worker
Desired Qualifications: Competitive LVT candidates should have a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care while being a true patient advocate. They should be comfortable with monitoring anesthesia, taking radiographs, venipuncture, effective patient monitoring, and administering medications.
Discover More: Curious about what it's like to be a part of the VCA team? Watch our informative 3-minute video to get a glimpse: Watch Video
We Believe in Diversity and Inclusion: VCA is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where talented individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome, appreciated, and empowered to do their best work.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at VCA SouthPaws and be a part of a compassionate and innovative team. We can't wait to receive your application!
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse 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