Licensed Veterinary Technician

VCA University Veterinary Clinic () , located in Fairfax, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

We are open for appointments Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm and Saturdays, 8am-3pm. Sundays we are closed. We are located just across from George Mason University, about 30 minutes from Washington, D.

C. and an hour from Shenandoah National Park.The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why We Need YouAs a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to :

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patientsWhy You Should Consider UsAt VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills and even learn some new techniques and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including : Health & Well-beingInnovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth / dental / vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation servicesPaid parental, vacation and sick leaveProfessional DevelopmentContinuing Education AllowanceWOOF University offering abundant CEOpportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies programAdditional BenefitsGenerous Pet Care Discount for your own petslife insuranceshort-term disability insurancelong-term disability insuranceplus many more benefitsIf you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.

Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com