Licensed Veterinary Technician, Per-Diem
Ethos Veterinary Health·Short Pump, Virginia
Ethos Veterinary Health·Short Pump, Virginia
Provide high-quality nursing care, monitoring, and treatment administration for hospitalized emergency patients. Collaborate with various specialty services to execute care plans and manage advanced medical equipment like catheters and feeding tubes.
Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA is hiring a Per Diem LVT to join our emergency team!
$30- 35/hr
Schedule:
Per
Diem
Primary
Responsibilities:
Provide high‑quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at‑home care instructions and medication plans.
Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.
VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals.
We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career.
The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present.
Work life balance is a key component to our team members.
Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.
We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement.
Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates.
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.
One of the first to see and treat a patient!
Opportunity to use your technical skills in more advanced ways.
Variety of cases – it's never the same day twice and you’re always learning!
You’re equipped to stay calm and know how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances.
Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) capable of handling emergency cases and following OSHA and controlled substance protocols. While experience is preferred, the facility is willing to mentor new graduates.
Market context
Virginia per-diem Licensed Veterinary Technician roles are often shaped by clinic coverage needs, so demand can be steady where practices need flexible support for surgery, dentistry, and inpatient care. These openings are competitive because employers want an active LVT who can handle advanced technical procedures, follow OSHA and controlled substance protocols, and step in quickly; new graduates may still be considered if they can be mentored. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and readiness for per-diem scheduling before applying.
