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Licensed Veterinary Technician, Dentistry

Short Pump, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Oct 2025

💰 $60,000/yr

About the role

The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Dentistry Team!

We offer a $3,000 sign- on bonus for qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians!
Elevate Your Veterinary Technician Career with Cutting-Edge MedicineAre you a skilled Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can put your advanced skills to work? Virginia Veterinary Centers is seeking a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Radiation Oncology team and play a key role in advanced medical, diagnostic, and radiation therapy procedures.
Compensation:

Starting at $30/hr (& up!) - based on experience, skill set, & certification

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
3/12- hour shifts per week (7am - 7pm)

Why Join Us?

- Work alongside board-certified specialists & experienced DVMs
- Hands-on experience with advanced diagnostic imaging (CT, MR, EKG, BP, SPO2) & TrueBeam radiation therapy
- Training in IV chemotherapy administration & radiation therapy protocols
- Supportive, team-oriented culture with a focus on patient care & professional growth

Your Role:

Assist veterinarians in advanced anesthetic procedures, including pre-medication, intubation, surgical prep, and monitoring
Perform diagnostic sample collection, imaging, and lab submissions
Maintain and place IV catheters, ensuring proper patient care
Accurately administer and document controlled substances & chemotherapy medications
Provide compassionate client communication, from triage to discharge
Ensure proper medical record documentation and OSHA compliance

What We’re Looking For:

Strong venipuncture & IV catheter placement skills
Passion for patient care and client communication
Ability to work efficiently in a high-tech, fast-paced environment
A team player with a commitment to excellence

Position Requirements:

Veterinary Technician License (required)
Strong communication and client service skills
Proven ability to multi- task in a fast pace setting
Strong sense of compassion and empathy for patients and clients
Strong anesthesia skills

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. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.

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. Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT)

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