Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)- Chantilly, VA

The role

You will provide emergency veterinary nursing care including triage, treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care. You will collaborate with doctors to deliver care to a wide range of cases in an open-concept hospital.

What you will do

• Deliver nursing care, treatments, and emotional support from triage to discharge
• Perform IVs, CRIs, and blood transfusions
• Perform CPR
• Handle diagnostics, imaging, sample collection, and placing tubes
• Provide anesthesia for patients
• Use advanced techniques including central lines, endoscopy, and ultrasounds
• Communicate with teammates to help shape plans

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role
• Basic computer skills and a comprehension of practice management software and electronic medical record keeping
• Excellent communicator and calm under pressure
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine or anesthesia/analgesia

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge

About the company

VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year.