Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Description

The Oncology Service, located in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a full-time, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.

The Oncology Service (TOS) is a multi-facility small animal oncology practice. At TOS we believe that the diagnosis of cancer in a pet is not the end but rather the beginning of an opportunity to identify solutions that can improve that pet’s quality of life while maximizing the time they have with their families. Whether the diagnosis carries a potentially curative prognosis or a much more guarded one, we are here to help.

The ideal candidate should be direct, friendly, organized, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi-tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. You must be safety conscious and comfortable working around chemotherapeutics. We are very detail and safety-oriented, you should be as well. Our employees show immense support, gratitude, and respect for their peers, where a good-personality fit is a must.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Acquiring histories
• Obtaining blood samples
• Utilizing Idexx in-house lab equipment to run patient lab work
• Assisting doctors with exams
• Obtaining radiographs
• Flawless IV catheter placement
• Administering chemotherapy
• Obtaining radiographs
• Ability to induce and monitor general anesthesia
• Administer and monitor sedation for procedures
• Assist with radiation therapy procedures
• Patient care
• Client education and communication

Skills and Abilities :

Licensed Veterinary Technicians only. Valid Virginia licensure required

Minimum 2 years’ experience as an LVT required

Prior specialty medicine experience is preferable

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Fundamental knowledge of windows-based computer programs

Ability to recognize and seek guidance in all client-related cases where protocol does not apply

Need to have the ability to remain professional and inviting even under stressful and emotional situations

Compensation and Schedule :

Salary commensurate with experience; $33-37 per hour

$3,000.00 signing bonus available

4-day work week available with no weekends or overnights (M, Tu, W, Th, F)

Benefits and Perks :

Paid PTO

Scrub allowance

CE allowance

United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options

United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

Long Term Disability options

Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.