Stratford Hills Veterinary Center is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Status: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour based on experience and licensure
Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday scheduling with rotating half-day Saturday shifts
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Veterinary Team That Supports Your Growth and Values Your Skills?
Stratford Hills Veterinary Center is a well-established three-doctor small animal practice in Richmond, Virginia, and we're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team.
Our recently renovated hospital was designed to support a low-stress, Fear Free approach to patient care while creating a positive environment where team members can learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work. We believe exceptional medicine begins with teamwork, compassion, and supporting one another every step of the way.
Our hospital provides a wide variety of services, including wellness and preventive care, emergency care, routine surgery, oral surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiography, cold laser therapy, diagnostic testing, and more.
Why Our Veterinary Assistants & Technicians Love It Here
- Recently renovated, Fear Free focused hospital
- Supportive three-doctor team that values collaboration
- Flexible scheduling with opportunities for work-life balance
- A diverse caseload that allows you to continue developing your technical skills
- Leadership that encourages learning, mentorship, and professional growth
- Positive workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and exceptional patient care
What Our Veterinary Assistants & Technicians Do
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
- Safely restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques
- Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed
- Perform venipuncture, laboratory sample collection, and in-house diagnostics
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical and dental procedures
- Educate clients on medications, preventive care, and treatment plans
- Support efficient hospital workflow while providing exceptional patient care
What Our Veterinary Assistants & Technicians Bring
- Licensed Veterinary Technician credential preferred, but experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply
- Previous hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital
- Strong patient handling and nursing skills
- Experience performing laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
- Knowledge of common medications, vaccines, and preventive care
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team
- Fear Free certification and Avimark experience are a plus but not required
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- Mentorship and opportunities to continue growing your veterinary career
- A team that genuinely enjoys working together
- Modern facility designed for exceptional patient care
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for pets and their families
- Supportive leaders who value your contributions
- A collaborative culture where learning never stops
Benefits You Can't Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Access to Vetcor's Techlife community of veterinary technicians company-wide
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where your skills are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your teammates genuinely enjoy working together, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and discover why Stratford Hills Veterinary Center is a great place to build your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Stratford Hills Veterinary Center and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.
