Acredale Animal Hospital of Kempsville is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has been serving the Hampton Roads community in coastal Virginia since 1986. We have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care for dogs and cats. We are a full-service animal hospital and welcome emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have all of the modern equipment you would expect, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, forced triad electrosurgical cutting with ligasure, and oxygen supplementation housing for patients. Here at Acredale, our patients' health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give their animals the care they deserve. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today! Role Summary We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team and help ensure we are providing those great experiences. When you join our organization as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you gain access to a peer network of over 10,000 individuals, CE allowance, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals. FT & PT opportunities available! Your Responsibilties: Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, anaesthesia monitoring Proficient in dental prophylaxis Your Qualifications: Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state. (SVP will pay for a transfer / additional state licensing for DC if applicable). Associates degree in Veterinary Technology Different shifts available; mornings, evenings, or weekend shifts Full time & Part time opportunities available Part-Time Benefits Pay range of $26.00-$32.00/hour based on experience Our team members enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you’re on our team, we’ve got you covered. YOUR HEALTH - COVERED. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Mental Health Counseling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life & Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 YOUR FAMILY - COVERED. Caring for Elderly Family Returning to Work After a Baby Divorce Moving to a New Community Grieving for a Lost Loved One Military Family Matters Job Relocation Buying or Selling a Home YOUR FINANCES - COVERED. Sign-on Bonuses Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Budgeting and Financial Guidance Teammate Referral Program Discounted Veterinary Care Retirement Planning Will and Testament Planning Tax Issues Identify Theft Recovery Legal Counseling Teammate Assistance Program About Southern Veterinary Partners SVP pursues partnerships with like-minded veterinarians to build this growing network of compassionate, service-oriented animal hospitals. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization is in our 300+ local animal hospitals across the country. Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 5,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), and Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” (2021). You + SVP | Amazing Together Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today. About Southern Veterinary Partners Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals. At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say “yes” and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career. Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For Awards. Apply today - we'd love to meet you! Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and teammates. We make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits. #FeaturedCVTRole