Save pets, help families, change lives. If you are a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity where you will never have to turn a patient and their family away due to their financial situation. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $25/per hour, great benefits, a desirable weekday schedule, and an abundance of different hands-on experiences to learn and grow your skillset. Plus, you’ll be working for a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program!
The Richmond SPCA, an organization working to cultivate a community committed to saving, protecting and enriching animal lives, is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their skilled, caring Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital team.
At the Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital, the team provides quality care at a reduced cost to pets in the Greater Richmond region. It is our mission to ensure that families have access to affordable treatment options for their companion animals, regardless of financial hardships.
If you are a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Virginia, they want to hear from you!
Are you a newly licensed tech? We hope that you will apply! LVTs will work alongside highly trained and skilled staff members, including other techs.
Why you should join the Richmond SPCA team:
- Competitive pay: Earn $25/hr or more, depending on experience
- Be part of an organization that meets each client where they are, offering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care at a reduced cost.
- Phenomenal benefits: health insurance with a significant portion of the premium paid for by the employer, PTO, 11 paid holidays, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, short-term disability, 401k plan with guaranteed employer contributions, family and medical leave, and worker’s compensation.
- Student loan forgiveness: as an employee of a non-profit, you can be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) after 10 years of employment.
- Continuing education and licensure renewals are covered by the Richmond SPCA!
- You will have access to the Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital to receive care for your own pets
- Weekday, daytime schedule!
A day in the life:
- Provide exceptional patient care for pets belonging to families of modest means (surgical, hospitalized pets, and outpatients)
- Provide support to and take direction from Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) in the provision of veterinary medicine
- Administer medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed by DVMs
- Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, intubate, and monitor surgical patients as necessary
- Partner with the DVM on the floor to manage hospital flow, including support staff and patient care in rooms
- Assist with the acceptance and accurate entry of inventory into practice management software
- Perform clerical work, data entry into patient charts, and invoicing and ensure prompt and accurate record-keeping procedures are followed by medical support staff
- Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests
- Handle, track, and appropriately document controlled substances for patients according to hospital protocol
- Identify emergency situations and respond appropriately
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet guardians during appointments, including delivering education and counseling
- Handling (leash-walking, lifting, and carrying) and medical restraint of dog and cat patients; placing and securing dogs and cats in carriers/kennels
- Follow established operational protocols, patient care standards, safety guidelines, equipment handling procedures, and documentation requirements to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant hospital operations
- Perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant
- Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings
- Other job-related duties as assigned
The Richmond SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #ENGSTA
