Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Critical Care
Encore Vet Group
Lynchburg, Virginia
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Lynchburg, Virginia
POSTED
13 days ago
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.
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