Licensed Veterinary Technician; LVT Overnight Hospitalization

Care for stable hospitalized cats with a capped caseload and strong doctor support. Just Cats Clinic is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for our overnight hospitalization team. This role is focused on monitoring and caring for stable patients overnight in a structured, calm, and well-supported environment—without ER or ICU chaos.

• Patient Monitoring: Monitor and care for hospitalized feline patients overnight.
• Treatments & Medications: Administer medications, fluids, and treatments per doctor treatment plans.
• Vitals & Comfort: Monitor vital signs, pain scores, and overall patient comfort.
• Accurate Records: Maintain thorough, timely medical charting and documentation.
• Doctor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicate directly with the on-call veterinarian as needed (phone support with in-person doctor backup if required).
• Low-Stress Environment: Maintain a quiet, clean, and organized feline-friendly hospital environment.
• Stable Patients Only: No critical ICU emergencies or chaotic walk-in trauma cases.
• Capped Caseload: Maximum of 6 hospitalized feline patients overnight.

• Full-Time: 3 x 13-hour overnight shifts per week.
• Hospital Availability: Clinic open 365 days/year with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 4 full days off each week!

• Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour (for Licensed Veterinary Technicians; $30.00/hr for non-licensed experienced candidates).

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (including HSA options).
• 401(k) / Simple IRA with 3% employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance.
• Licensing fee reimbursement.
• Generous employee pet care discounts and Employee Assistance Program.

• Feline-Only Medicine: AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly Practice – Gold Level.
• Predictable Workflow: Structured overnight treatments with stable patients only.
• Direct Access to Doctors: On-call veterinarians available at all times.
• Low-Burnout Design: 3-night workweek with 4 consecutive days off.

• Valid Veterinary Technician License in Virginia (LVT / RVT / CVT) preferred.
• Experience in patient hospitalization, fluid therapy, and medication administration (ER/inpatient experience preferred).
• High attention to detail, strong observational skills, and calm demeanor.
• Dedication to Fear Free, gentle feline handling.