We're helping a well-established, privately owned veterinary hospital in Richmond, VA find an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. If you're a vet tech who enjoys good medicine but also wants a schedule that gives you a life outside of work, this could be a great opportunity to look at. Why this opportunity stands out $50,000-$70,000 annual base salary $5,000 sign-on bonus No weekends No night shifts 4-day workweek is an option 30 hours/week is considered full-time Flexible scheduling Health, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holiday pay Continuing education allowance Annual uniform allowance Employee pet discount About the Hospital This is a privately owned small animal veterinary hospital with a long-standing presence in the Richmond community. The practice has 4 veterinarians and 2 veterinary assistants , and the team focuses on providing high-quality medicine while maintaining a supportive work environment. The current opening is especially interesting for someone who wants to be part of a stable team. The previous veterinary technician has been with the practice for 25 years , so this is an opportunity to step into a well-established role rather than a constantly changing environment. What You'll Be Doing As the Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day care of patients, including: Providing small animal patient care with a focus on preventive medicine Monitoring anesthesia and patient safety Placing IV catheters Performing dental prophylaxis Assisting with surgical procedures Performing venipuncture and laboratory procedures Assisting with triage and patient assessments Taking and assisting with X-rays/radiographs Supporting internal medicine cases Administering medications Assisting with patient discharge and client communication Helping maintain a high standard of patient care throughout the hospital The hospital performs surgery regularly, with procedures scheduled in the mornings, so you'll have the opportunity to stay involved in hands-on clinical work.

What They're Looking For Required:

Current Registered or Certified Veterinary Technician / Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials as applicable Experience in a small animal veterinary setting Strong skills with venipuncture and IV catheter placement Experience with anesthesia monitoring Laboratory and diagnostic experience Ability to assist with surgery Experience with triage and radiographs Strong communication and attention to detail A team-oriented attitude Nice to have: Emergency or critical care experience Experience with advanced surgical procedures Experience with digital radiography Experience with dental radiography Schedule The hospital is looking for someone who values a predictable schedule. No weekends. No nights. The practice is also open to a 4-day workweek , and 30 hours per week is considered full-time . The schedule can be flexible depending on the candidate and the needs of the hospital. Who This Could Be a Great Fit For This may be a great fit if you're an experienced veterinary technician who: Wants to keep doing hands-on clinical work without giving up every weekend Is looking for a more predictable schedule Wants the option of working 4 days a week Values working with an established veterinary team Enjoys surgery, dentistry, anesthesia and patient care Wants a long-term opportunity rather than just another job If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician and the no-weekends/no-nights schedule catches your attention, we'd love to talk. !!! to learn more !!!

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person