Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Critical Care
Encore Vet Group·Lynchburg, Virginia
Encore Vet Group·Lynchburg, Virginia
The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, and performing dental cleanings. Additionally, the technician is responsible for placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and maintaining accurate medical records.
At Animal Emergency & Critical Care, we’re not just a veterinary hospital—we’re a tight-knit team of animal lovers, caretakers, and passionate professionals who show up every day to make a difference.
We’re growing and searching for a Full-Time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team full-time and bring even more heart, expertise, and sparkle to our practice.
Why You’ll Love Working Here At Animal Emergency & Critical Care: We treat every pet like family and every team member like gold.
Our full-service emergency hospital blends cutting-edge medicine with an extra dose of compassion.
We’re equipped with all the tools and resources needed to do your best work.
We’re proud to offer services including critical care, surgery, endoscopy, oxygen therapy, and more.
It’s not just about what we do—it’s how we do it.
We believe in relationships, not transactions.
In teamwork over ego.
In curiosity, learning, and leveling up together.
Is This You?
You’re a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.
You love being in the action—whether that’s assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia, or running diagnostics.
You’re confident with catheter placement, blood draws, and collecting samples.
You value clear communication with both clients and colleagues.
You thrive in a collaborative environment where every voice matters.
You’re ready to grow in a practice that invests in your development.
You’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie who thrives on the fast pace of emergency medicine.
Bonus Points If You: Have 1-2 years of experience providing excellent patient care of sick patients.
Love working swing shift to catch all the excitement- including nights, weekends and holidays.
Love helping clients through some of their scariest moments.
What You'll Be Doing: Assisting in surgical procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
Performing dental cleanings, including scaling and polishing teeth.
Supporting diagnostics, treatments, and daily patient care.
Placing IV catheters, drawing blood, and obtaining samples.
Maintaining accurate medical records and clear client communication.
What's in it for you?
Competitive pay, based on experience Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care) Generous CE allowance + paid CE time Uniform allowance Pet care discounts for your personal pets PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between) Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
Apply today!
Check us out: aecclynchburg.com Animal Emergency & Critical Care is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care.
We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine.
Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future.
Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
Usd $16.00 - Usd $32.00 /Hr.
Candidates must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency medicine and patient care. Preference is given to those with 1-2 years of experience and a willingness to work swing shifts, including nights and weekends.
Market context
Physician roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often weigh clinical credentials, licensure, and experience alongside schedules and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and pension plans. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the exact licensure and training expectations in the original posting before applying.
