Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dentistry - Richmond, VA - Full Time
Virginia Veterinary Centers in Richmond, VA is hiring a dedicated & enthusiastic Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Dental & Oral Surgery Department!
This position is very Anesthesia focused. VVC has an Anesthesiologist on staff to provide support to our LVT's and DVM's. We're invested in training our team on dental scaling, cleaning, and local blocks to set you up for success and encourage career advancement.
Why choose VVC? VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present.
You would be a good fit for this position if you have:
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Organizational skills
Proactive thinking and the right attitude are also a must
Credentialed veterinary technician with strong technical skills (to include placing IV catheters, venipuncture, administering premedication, anesthesia induction & monitoring, patient preparation, dental prophylactics, radiographs, etc.)
Job Requirements:
Veterinary Technician Licensed (required)
Strong communication and client service skills
Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
Strong sense of compassion and empathy for our patients and clients
Strong anesthesia skills
We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates.
We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees.
Compensation: Starting at $27/hour
Schedule:
12-hour shift
Monday to Wednesday
Benefits:
Sign-on Bonus
Generous paid time off
CE allowance
Yearly scrub allowance
Personal pet discount
Paid License Renewals
Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
401(k)
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Employee Referral program
Relocation assistance
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. 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. PM19