Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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 to place an IV catheter
Ability to calculate anesthesia
Ability to calculate CRI's
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 (more advanced than a K-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, cat trees with window views
Technology & Tools
Software:
Impromed
Diagnostics:
IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
Dental Suite:
2 tables with dual digital dental X-ray units
Exciting Renovation Updates!
We're in the final phase of our hospital renovation, with new spaces designed to improve workflow and elevate patient care. Here's what's coming:
9 exam rooms
2 compassion rooms
2 acupuncture rooms
1 surgery suite with dual surgical tables
A modern dental suite with digital X-rays
Why Join Us?
If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel valued, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day,
come join the team at Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital . We're excited to meet you!
Benefits for our full time employees:
We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here's what you can expect as a full-time team member:
PTO and holidays: Paid Time Off & Holidays
PTO increases with years of service
48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
Annual performance review with wage evaluation
Bonuses & Retirement
Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA & HSA options
Maternity leave
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
24/7 access to experts
Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more
Optional Insurances
Life & AD&D
Short & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Professional Perks
Uniform allowance
CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
$500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
Access to RACE-approved CE platform
Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
Pet care discounts
Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
Responsibilities
Major Duties:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Anesthesia/Surgery - prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
Dentistry- provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
Radiology - position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
Laboratory duties- collect, prepare, & run or submit samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
Clinic technician- assist doctor with outpatient appointments, prepare, restock, clean exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure smooth flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
Assist with inventory control - inform inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (or eligible for license)
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and veterinary nursing procedures is preferred
Excellent communication and client education skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital and collaborate with a team
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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 to place an IV catheter
Ability to calculate anesthesia
Ability to calculate CRI's
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 (more advanced than a K-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, cat trees with window views
Technology & Tools
Software:
Impromed
Diagnostics:
IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
Dental Suite:
2 tables with dual digital dental X-ray units
Exciting Renovation Updates!
We're in the final phase of our hospital renovation, with new spaces designed to improve workflow and elevate patient care. Here's what's coming:
9 exam rooms
2 compassion rooms
2 acupuncture rooms
1 surgery suite with dual surgical tables
A modern dental suite with digital X-rays
Why Join Us?
If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel valued, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day,
come join the team at Quioccasin Veterinary Hospital . We're excited to meet you!
Benefits for our full time employees:
We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here's what you can expect as a full-time team member:
PTO and holidays: Paid Time Off & Holidays
PTO increases with years of service
48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
Annual performance review with wage evaluation
Bonuses & Retirement
Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA & HSA options
Maternity leave
Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
24/7 access to experts
Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more
Optional Insurances
Life & AD&D
Short & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Professional Perks
Uniform allowance
CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
$500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
Access to RACE-approved CE platform
Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
Pet care discounts
Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
Responsibilities
Major Duties:
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Anesthesia/Surgery - prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
Dentistry- provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
Radiology - position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
Laboratory duties- collect, prepare, & run or submit samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
Clinic technician- assist doctor with outpatient appointments, prepare, restock, clean exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure smooth flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
Assist with inventory control - inform inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
Qualifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician (or eligible for license)
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and veterinary nursing procedures is preferred
Excellent communication and client education skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital and collaborate with a team
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