Licensed Veterinary Technician

General Description

Grant Veterinary Care is a new surgical and preventative care center specializing in high quality high volume spays/neuters. Our mission is to serve the local community, rescues, and shelters by delivering the highest quality medicine through state‑of‑the‑art care, exceptional client education, and a dedicated veterinary team. Open for less than a year, we offer wellness, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and minor illness services, and we are looking to add another great personality.

Part‑time and full‑time options. $20‑26/hour depending on experience.

• Brand new clinic with high quality anesthesia, surgical, and dental equipment
• Flexible schedule and hours
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance (continuing education)

• Provide the highest quality medical services, dental procedures and other surgical care to public, shelter, and rescue patients in our surgical program.
• Work with clients to provide services tailored to their needs and the needs of their pets to build relationships enhance client education.
• Function independently and as part of a team with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives.
• Be a team player who fosters a positive attitude.
• Provide care for 20‑30 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter and soft tissue surgery.
• Administer injections including anesthetics, pain medications, vaccinations, and other medications.
• Intubate, induce, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in pre‑operative, operative, and post‑operative phases.
• Provide treatments, take radiographs, and provide medical care as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low‑stress handling techniques.
• Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications to be sent home with patients.
• Maintain all necessary controlled substance drug logs and patient records.
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.
• Operate and ensure functionally of anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment.
• Assist with humane euthanasia.
• Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and facility.

• Virginia State Veterinary Technician License (required & in good standing).
• Associates Degree (required).
• 2+ years HQHVSN or shelter experience strongly preferred, but not required if strong surgical and dentistry skills are present.
• Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging and emergency conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours.
• Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs).
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving the community.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to use electronic medical records system.