Virginia Veterinary Centers is offering a sign-on bonus $3,000 – $5,000 (based on area of relocation) to full and part-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) who join our growing emergency and critical care departments in Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Midlothian.
You will join a collaborative team of veterinary professionals offering referral services in the fields of Critical Care, Dentistry, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Urgent Care.
The estimated pay range is $22/hour to $30/hour and based on ER/Specialty experience, certifications, shift selection, and leadership experience. While experience is a plus, we’re willing to train and mentor new graduates.
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), generous paid time off, uniforms, and personal pet discounts.
We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees.
We understand that professional development creates opportunity for advancement which is why we’re committed to offering formal education, tuition support, in-house development tools, and resources to help you deliver the highest level of patient care. We cover licensing fees and provide an annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance so you can focus on expanding your expertise.
Our Veterinary Nursing Development (VND) programs provide a variety of continuing education benefits, including:
In partnership with Penn Foster College, we also offer Veterinary Technician Veterinary Assistant Development Programs. The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster prepares students for additional career pathway opportunities above and beyond the entry level general practice opportunities afforded by an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology. These include both additional clinical opportunities as well as hospital management opportunities.
Virginia Veterinary Centers is made up of a family of three hospitals – Fredericksburg, VA, Midlothian, VA, and Richmond, VA. Our hospitals work together to deliver high-quality medicine and compassionate care to our patients, clients, and referring partners. Our current referral services include boarded specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Dentistry. Our facilities offer CT, radioactive iodine therapy, and minimally invasive surgery.
Fredericksburg is an independent city known for its historic heritage. In addition to its rich history, Fredericksburg offers an abundance of activities. Nearby is the Rappahannock River, Blue Ridge Mountains, multiple craft breweries, wineries and distilleries, and local restaurants. There is no shortage of activities to explore in your free time, and if you do wish to explore, Washington DC is just a short drive north.
Fredericksburg also has award-winning schools and is home to the University of Mary Washington. For baseball fans, the Fredericksburg Nationals (formerly the Potomac Nationals) recently made a move to our lovely city and play ball at the brand new FredNats Ballpark.
Just 14 miles west of Richmond, the town of Midlothian is known for its proud coal mining and railroad history, old churches, and unique shops. The growing neighborhood and residential community combines historical ambiance with modern amenities which is what makes it a desirable choice for many.
Did you know that Richmond is officially one of the best places in the world? Richmond has a wealth of history and has a growing slate of restaurants and breweries. We were buying fresh and local before you were, our 17th Street Farmer’s Market has been going strong since 1737 and is one of the oldest public markets in the nation!
We are the Redskin’s stomping ground during the summer, our $2 movies are actually in theaters, Richmond’s wall art is taking over the world, and the mountains are practically right outside our doorstep and so are the beaches.
We are known as The River City. The James River Park System covers over 550 acres of shorelines and islands offer much to do, including class IV rapids for an eighth of a mile. We have all the amenities of larger cities, for half the price. The weather is downright agreeable, we get all four seasons, and the weather will rarely get in your way.
Our Richmond hospital and nearby Midlothian hospital afford close-proximity to both city-living as well as more peaceful, remote locations. We offer the best of both worlds!
“I have been with the Virginia Veterinary Centers family since 2014, where I have been encouraged to expand my skillsets in all departments. I have ultimately found my greatest joy in emergency/critical care and is currently in the process of the two-year credentialing process for specialization (VTS-ECC).” 
“I moved to Richmond in 2011 and got my very first veterinary job as an assistant at VVC. I really enjoy working with multiple departments because I’m always learning, and every day presents new challenges. I started school to be a LVT in 2014 and graduated from the Cedar Valley distance learning program in December 2016 and passed boards shortly after. I continued to work primarily in surgery as a technician until June 2020. Recently, I’m working in Internal Medicine, ER, Critical Care, and Dentistry, as needed, and running outpatient CTs.” 
“I’ve learned so much in the three years since joining the team at VVC. I love that I am fulfilling my passion for providing care for animals in need on a daily basis while also being surrounded by caring, dedicated teammates.” 
“I enjoy working at VVC because I love being there for the animals that need us the most. I have a soft spot for patients that are scared and nervous. I enjoy comforting owners, and LOVE sharing my knowledge with pet owners and clients. I also enjoy the diagnostic process, learning the ins and outs of common diseases and illnesses, and the science of it all. I truly have a passion for everything relating to Emergency Veterinary Medicine.” 
“I love being able to make lasting connections with patients and clients and I like that the job brings something new every day.” 
“What I like most about Emergency Veterinary Medicine is that it fulfills my need to help. I’ve always had a passion for animals, and this helps me give them a voice. I also love being on my toes and learning something new every day to expand my skillset.” 
“I started off in the Emergency Department at VVC and will always have a sweet spot in my heart for it! I currently work in our Internal Medicine Department and really value being able to watch patients’ progress on the road to recovery. Making connections with our patients and their humans is very important to me. I especially love cases where I get to work with the patient from start to finish. Being able to diagnose the problem, treat them, and watch them become healthy pets again.”
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