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Mission Pet Health

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mission Pet Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Overview Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team! Location: 9218 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA 23229. Wage: Open to negotiate a competitive wage. We are a growing, 5‑doctor, AAHA‑accredited small animal hospital located in the heart of Richmond, VA. We primarily care for dogs and cats—with the occasional pocket pet—and are passionate about delivering high‑quality, compassionate veterinary care.

Clinic Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (team members must be available to work rotating Saturdays)

Shift Details

Flexible weekday scheduling

Saturday rotation required

What We’re Looking For

Anesthetic monitoring

Proficiency in placing IV catheter

Ability to calculate anesthetic and CRI dosages

Proficiency in taking digital dental radiographs

Services We Offer

Surgery: routine soft‑tissue and smaller orthopedic procedures (e.g., amputations, C‑sections)

Ultrasound: on‑site diagnostic service via Butterfly mobile ultrasound

Laser therapy: K‑laser and blue‑light laser

Acupuncture: Chinese medicine in a dedicated quiet space

Fear‑free practices: low‑stress handling techniques

Cat‑friendly: separate cat‑specific exam rooms, open cat condos, and cat trees with window views

Technology & Tools

Software: Impromed

Diagnostics: IDEXX in‑house laboratory equipment

Dental suite: two tables with dual digital dental X‑ray units

Exciting Renovation Updates

9 exam rooms

2 compassion rooms

2 acupuncture rooms

1 surgery suite with dual surgical tables

Modern dental suite with digital X‑ray machines

Why Join Us If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel valued, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day, join the team at Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital.

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

Paid Time Off & Holidays (PTO increases with years of service; 48 hours of flexible holiday pay for 6 recognized holidays)

Annual performance review with wage evaluation

Dream Fund: annual bonus potential

401(k) with up to 4% company match from Day 1

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA & HSA options

Maternity leave

Health Advocate – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free mental health support, 24/7 access to experts, etc.

Optional insurances: life & AD&D; short & long‑term disability; critical illness & accident insurance

Uniform allowance

CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year for credentialed techs; RACE‑approved CE platform

Internal rewards program – earn points, redeem gift cards; pet care discounts; externship opportunities for vet tech & vet students

Responsibilities

In‑patient medical care – administer medications, assist treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run labs, administer IV fluids, clean, feed, and walk patients.

Anesthesia/Surgery – prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery, clean/maintain anesthesia equipment and instruments.

Dentistry – provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning & polishing, assist with dental surgery.

Radiology – assist with radiographs, send via email.

Laboratory duties – collect, prepare, run or submit samples; record results.

Prepare invoices, discharge instructions, client informational tools.

Client communication for hospitalized patients – provide updates, discharge instructions, follow‑up.

Client education – teach at‑home care procedures.

Post‑operative duties – blood draws, bandage changes, suture removals, etc.

Front‑desk duties – answer phones, book appointments, admit/discharge patients.

Mentoring – train new team members.

Inventory control – inform manager when supplies low, restock.

Prescriptions – dispense medications & refill.

Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Virginia) • Advanced anesthetic monitoring skills.

Professional CPR and AED certification.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a small animal hospital.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Knowledge of electronic medical record systems (e.g., Impromed).

Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services

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