Are you looking to expand your knowledge and grow with a supportive team? Do you strive to make a difference in the lives of the people and pets in your community? If so, join us in Virginia Beach for high tides and good vibes at VEST.
“Our mission is to serve as a lifeline for pets and their people, delivering unparalleled emergency and specialty care with unwavering dedication.”
Core Values
INVEST-putting resources (time, money, energy) into a purpose that is considered useful, profitable or successful
Innovation- Featuring new methods, introducing new ideas and embracing original and creative thinking.
Networking- Internal and external collaboration to serve a common purpose.
Virtue- Exemplifying high moral standards.
Equity- Fair and impartial.
Stewardship- Careful and responsible management of the patients entrusted to our care.
Transparency- Open and honest with all who we are privileged to serve.
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty of Tidewater (VEST) is a privately owned, state-of-the-art hospital.
If you are looking to grow with a company that has a VESTed interest in you, look no further! We understand that your time, expertise, and energy are an investment in the patients, clients and staff of our hospital. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring an excellent return on that investment by offering a collaborative work atmosphere, profit sharing, and optimized scheduling, among other things.
Currently there is an opportunity for a part-time or full-time day support LVT. Emergency or urgent care experience is required, however, new graduates and LVTs eager to expand their skill set that have emergency, speciality or urgent care experience prior to licensure are encouraged to apply. This position offers support and mentorship from board-certified criticalists. Primary responsibilities include collaborating with doctors and assistants to facilitate excellent patient care, performing in-house diagnostics, maintaining an extensive triage and icu caseload, client communication and education. Strong interest in anesthesia is required.
Our hospital is equipped with CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, hi-flow O2 and a separate ICU complete with Synder unit.
Schedule
- Full Time: 4 x 9hr days a week or 3x12 hr days a week to allow for lifestyle equilibrium
- Part Time: 2 x 9hr days a week or 2 x 12hr days a week
- Both options include every other weekend or 1 weekend day every week
- Set quarterly schedule to allow for long-term planning
- Holiday shifts required to best serve our community needs
Benefits (offered based on employment status and longevity, in accordance with plan terms)
- Hourly pay commensurate with experience
- Profit sharing
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off
- Child care stipend or pet insurance stipend
- Employee pet discount
- 401k
- Professional development assistance
- Uniforms provided
- CE reimbursement
- Professional license reimbursement
Requirements
- Valid and active VA LVT license
- Minimum 1yr experience in ER or Urgent Care Triage
- Minimum 2yrs experience in a high volume general practice that treats urgent care or emergency cases
- Team oriented & dedicated to embracing our core values
- High level of interest in customer service and the ability to genuinely communicate with our clients, fellow team members and patients.
Ready to dip your toes in? Accepting applicants for prospective inVESTors!
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Emergency : 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- VA Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23464 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23464: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
