Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

West Creek Animal Clinic is a full-service, 3 Doctor and 3 LVT, primary care veterinary practice located in Richmond, VA near West Creek Parkway. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!

Starting Salary Range:

$24.00 to $28.00/ hour

Starting pay will be based upon previous clinical experience.

Our office is open Monday through Friday 7:30am-6pm

Our full-time employees are offered: health insurance, AFLAC accident/supplemental insurance, 401K options with matching, paid vacation (accrued), annual scrub allowance, annual C.E. allowance with extra PTO, Birthday PTO, VA license renewal reimbursement, paid schooling options for furthering Veterinary education (certifications, specialty degrees, etc...), employee pet and family pet discounts, and paid holidays.

There are no on-call hours and no night / weekend shifts.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

LVT Job Requirements and Responsibilities:

· Current Veterinary Technician License in the State of Virginia, in good standing

· Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for small animal patients.

· Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner / Fear Free Handling Experience and Certification. Program enrollment is provided for all WCAC employees.

· Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work

· Exceptional customer service and communication skills

· Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately

· Proficient in sample collection and diagnostics.

· Proficient in dental prophylaxis with firsthand skills/ knowledge of dental imagining

· Proficient in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery

· Ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional manner to maintain hospital efficiency

· Ability to be confident around animals (dogs and cats)

· Ability to apply professional technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing care, and client education

· A high work ethic and positive attitude team member

· Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 40 pounds.

· Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required

· Nursing skills including: patient restraint, medication administration (PO/IV/SQ/IM), bandaging, proficient IV catheter placement, and venipuncture.

Our Website: https://wcacrva.com/

Job Types: Full-time (will be given priority) or Part-time

Benefits:

• Continuing education allowance with additional CE PTO
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• AFLAC policy options/ Life insurance
• License renewal reimbursement
• PTO (accrued)
• Paid Holidays off
• Professional development assistance/ tuition reimbursement options
• Annual Uniform allowance and work shoe
• 401K options with matching percentages

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person