Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Position Summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Midlothian, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Emergency team!

$3000 sign‑on bonus at 6 months!

• $28‑35 per hour depending upon experience and shift
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO + Time and a half on working holidays
• $5 Shift Differential for Overnight Shift
• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Employee Pet Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Available
• 401k, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA

• Facilitate and assist in triaging of incoming patients to the ER.
• Collect diagnostic samples, imaging, and non‑laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers.
• Facilitate proper procedure for collecting and submitting diagnostic samples to outside laboratories.
• Obtain and perform orders from Veterinarians for outpatient treatments and hospitalizations while understanding all steps associated with hospitalization including IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, creating electronic treatment sheets, calculating, and administering required medications, and calculating and administering fluid bolus requirements.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
• Assist Veterinarians in all aspects during surgical procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre‑medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia.
• Assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post‑anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered.
• Understand and follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
• Calculate, create, and administer constant rate infusions such as Dopamine CRIs, Fentanyl CRIs, Lidocaine CRIs, and more.
• Perform blood typing, cross matches, set up for transfusions, and understand clinical signs of transfusion‑related reactions.
• Use patient‑and‑empathetic client service skills when communicating with clients at all stages of their visit, such as when triaging, discharging, or providing medical updates on hospitalized patients.
• Properly discharge patients by filling required medications, ensuring patients are clean and comfortable, removing intravenous catheters, approving final invoices, and reviewing discharges with pet owners.
• Understand and perform proper medical record documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the board of veterinary medical standards.
• Assist Veterinary Assistants in completing End of Shift checklists to prepare for the relieving team’s success on shift, including restocking, logging controlled substances, cleaning kennels, vacuuming, and mopping.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner each shift while providing continued support to your team members, patients, and clients.
• Follow proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA‑related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.

Virginia Veterinary Centers Midlothian has been serving the community since 2001. Our emergency department offers immediate triage and treatment for urgent situations. Our doctors have obtained intensive training in addressing life‑threatening conditions and have the latest technology at their fingertips. We strongly believe that communication is one of the most effective tools. We stay in close contact with our patients’ primary care veterinarians and collaborate with specialists to help make the best decisions for our patients.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.