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Swing ER Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Innovetive Petcare
Charlottesville$28–35On-site1d ago
Employment
Full-time

About the role

Why Join Our Emergency Veterinary Team?

  • Full-time schedule: 3 Swing (11am-11pm)shifts
  • Dedicated to Emergency & Critical Care
  • Opportunities for cross-training in specialty services such as surgery, internal medicine, and more
  • Work with board-certified specialists and highly trained veterinary professionals

Here is What Your day May Consist of:

  • Perform advanced veterinary nursing, including restraint, postoperative care, catheter placement, wound management, and bandaging
  • Assist veterinarians in emergency procedures, anesthesia, surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery care
  • Provide critical care support such as CPR, fluid therapy, oxygen administration, and blood transfusions
  • Conduct diagnostic and lab testing: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, and serology
  • Operate diagnostic equipment: blood pressure monitors, ECG, pulse oximetry, and imaging systems
  • Triage patients and accurately document condition and treatment
  • Educate clients on care, treatments, and follow-up needs
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized ER environment
  • Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team that values communication and teamwork

Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:

  • Education & Licensure
    • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program
    • Active Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing
  • Experience
    2+ years in emergency or critical care preferred (new grads welcome with strong interest in ER)

    Skills & Attributes
    • Calm and compassionate under pressure
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills
    • Physically able to lift 40+ lbs (with assistance) and remain on feet for extended shifts
    • Proficiency in emergency triage, patient care, diagnostic procedures, and client education

Here is What We Will Offer You:

  • Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000
  • Competitive pay ($30-40/h) with shift differentials for overnights and weekends
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement for accredited Veterinary Technology programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Continuing education allowance + paid license fees and dues
  • Paid VTS specialization support
  • Ongoing professional growth and training opportunities

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension Matching
  • Learning Budget

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