The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is locally operated as a proud member of the PetVet Care Centers Network.
Current Job Openings
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is recruiting an additional Criticalist to join our amazing team.
We offer a strong compensation package along with an impressive sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement.
Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services consisting of Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, Radioiodine, and Physical Rehabilitation. Why you should choose RVRC:
- Emphasis on work-life balance, feedback and mentorship
- Collaborative approach to hospital growth and visionary direction
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, $50k sign on bonus, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.
If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply online at PetVet Careers.
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian to join our amazing team, and work just 2 weeks out of every 6!
The RVRC is centrally located near Washington DC and receives referrals from across the Mid-Atlantic region. We offer specialty care in cardiology, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, neurology, radiation oncology, medical oncology and rehabilitative medicine with a licensed veterinary physical therapist. In addition to our specialties, our center houses an I-131 treatment center (Radiocat), ultrasound, digital radiography, linear accelerator, CT and an MRI unit. Also, our in house diagnostic center allows you to get rapid and accurate patient analytic data to make informed patient decisions.
This position offers:
- Competitive starting salary of up to $160k plus comprehensive benefits package.
- Sign on/retention bonuses of up to $75k!
- Flexible scheduling: work just 2 weeks out of every 6, with 7 days off between blocks of shifts
- Guidance from senior doctors, including our Board Certified Criticalist and Medical Director, Dr. Megan Kees.
- Support from a dedicated Hospital Manager who truly cares about the well-being of every employee.
We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.
If you're excited to be part of our team, email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com or apply online at PetVet Careers.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a full time Emergency Veterinary Assistant, AM Shift!
Are you a bright, multi-tasking, critically thinking veterinary assistant that advocates for your patients and loves what you do? We value technical skills, teach new ones and want you to enjoy and grow in your job. Come join us in our Emergency and Critical Care Department that values techs like you!
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA (Washington, DC metro area) that offers Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitative Therapy, and Surgery with onsite CATScan, MRI and Radiocat I-131 treatment available. Our Emergency and Critical Care Department (Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital) has been here since 1985 and we continue to learn and grow with a board certified Criticalist, multiple staff emergency doctors, Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Kennel Assistants. We prefer candidates that are students currently in Veterinary Technician school, with 1+ years of experience in emergency and critical care, but also appreciate veterinary assistants with solid skills from any veterinary technical discipline.
Shifts Available: 3, fixed day, 12.5 hour shifts/week, 7 am - 7:30 pm
Pay is commensurate with experience, and we offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, CE and Uniform Allowance and significantly discounted pet care.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at https://vetreferralcenter.com/departments/emergency/.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a full-time Overnight Veterinary Assistant!
Are you a bright, multi-tasking, critically thinking veterinary assistant that advocates for your patients and loves what you do? We value technical skills, teach new ones, and want you to enjoy and grow in your job. Come join us in our Emergency and Critical Care Department that values assistants like you!
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client-centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA (Washington, DC metro area) that offers Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitative Therapy, and Surgery with onsite CATScan, MRI and Radiocat I-131 treatment available.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Department (Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital) has been here since 1985 and we continue to learn and grow with a board-certified Criticalist, multiple staff emergency doctors, Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Kennel Assistants. We prefer candidates with LVT / CVT / RVT credentials or students currently in Veterinary Technician school, with 1+ years of experience in emergency and critical care, but also appreciate credentialed technicians or students with solid skills from any veterinary technical discipline.
Shifts Available:
- 3 consecutive shifts per week, 7 pm-7:30 am
Pay is commensurate with experience, and we offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, CE and Uniform Allowance and significantly discounted pet care.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at https://vetreferralcenter.com/departments/emergency/.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Regional Veterinary Referral Center - Emergency/Critical Care Department
Environment: Do you want to look forward to work, instead of dreading it? Want the freedom to move independently within a team, without being micromanaged? Desire the ability to grow your skills with people who support your career? You should be working with us! We take pride in what we do as an Emergency & Critical Care team and we truly enjoy working together. We get to collaborate on protocols and suggest ideas for improving our medicine. Our mental health is as important as physical health here! Plus our Manager really throws down for Vet Tech Appreciation Week!
Shifts Available: 7 am - 7:30 pm (Fixed days, higher compensation for weekends)
Purrfect Candidate: We prefer candidates with LVT / CVT / RVT credentials or students currently in Veterinary Technician school, with 1+ years of experience in urgent, emergency or critical care, but also appreciate credentialed technicians or students with solid skills from any veterinary technical discipline.
Responsibilities:
- Triage incoming patients for prioritizing order, take vitals and perform outpatient diagnostics and treatments.
- Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
- Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients.
- Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
- Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
- Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
- Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
- Perform diagnostics such as phlebotomy, cystocentesis, in house laboratory testing (CBC’s, blood chemistries,urinalysis, SNAP tests, blood typing, crossmatching) blood pressures and radiographs.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.
- Participate in the team with a positive attitude.
- Perform technical skills including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, diagnostic imaging, and blood pressure measurement.
- Perform CPR under the direction of the supervising veterinarian.
- Understanding of commonly used medications and basic medical math.
- Assist Veterinarians in sedated procedures and other duties.
- Aide in the training and mentoring of all assistants and junior technicians.
- Provide technical and nursing care to patients while using critical thinking skills.
- Provide compassion and excellent client care to the owners of our patients.
- Perform hospital sanitation and maintain treatment stock as needed.
- Participate in continuing education and actively work to increase skill set.
- Must have the following tech skills: Administer medications orally and through IV with and without IVC, Jugular venipuncture, Cystocentrisis, Intubation of both dogs and cats.
- Must be able to manage patients in a cage bank on your own, provide updates, conduct rounds, and complete discharges.
- Animal handling skills and at least a basic understanding of animal behavior and low stress handling techniques.
- Ability to remain calm and multi-task in a stressful environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to learn, apply new skills and follow through with directions/tasks.
- Ability to stand for 8 hours
- Assist veterinarians with a variety of emergency procedures and critical care situations
- Clean wounds and applies casts or bandages
- Give injection and takes blood samples
- May have to be on call in the intensive care unit
- Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing.
- Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches and potential injuries.
- Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness or pain.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).
- Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
- Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by veterinarian.
- Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration, obtain and verifying medications.
- Ensure that patients have food and water, cleans patients ' rooms, cages, and equipment; observes patients for clinical signs of disease.
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; updates database in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
- Maintain inventory, places orders for needed supplies, verifies, and maintains receipts.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
- Release pets to their owners as directed; ensures that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
Compensation: We feel that pay should coincide with credentials, experience, shift commitment and work ethic (up to $35 hr). We also offer a sign on bonus!
Benefits: Besides working with a pawsome team, we offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, CE and Uniform Allowance and generously discounted pet care. Along with our Emergency & Critical Care Department, the Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA that offers:
- Surgery (Orthopedic and Emergency)
- Internal Medicine (Ultrasound & Endoscopy)
- Medical Oncology (Chemotherapy & Hospice)
- Neurology (MRI & Surgical Suite on site)
- Cardiology (Echocardiograms)
- Dermatology & Allergy (Custom Vaccines)
- Rehabilitative Therapy (Including water treadmill)
- Radiocat (I-131 treatment)
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital at The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a full time Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician!
Are you a bright, multi-tasking, critically thinking credentialed veterinary technician that advocates for your patients and loves what you do? We value technical skills, teach new ones and want you to enjoy and grow in your job. Come join us in our Emergency and Critical Care Department that values techs like you!
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA (Washington, DC metro area) that offers Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitative Therapy, and Surgery with onsite CATScan, MRI and Radiocat I-131 treatment available.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Department (Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital) has been here since 1985 and we continue to learn and grow with a board certified Criticalist, multiple staff emergency doctors, Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Kennel Assistants. We prefer candidates with LVT / CVT / RVT credentials or students currently in Veterinary Technician school, with 1+ years of experience in emergency and critical care, but also appreciate credentialed technicians or students with solid skills from any veterinary technical discipline.
Shifts Available:
- 3 consecutive shifts per week, 7 pm-7:30 am
Pay is commensurate with experience, and we offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, CE and Uniform Allowance and significantly discounted pet care.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at https://vetreferralcenter.com/departments/emergency/.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a full time Overnight Emergency Lead Veterinary Technician!
Are you a bright, multi-tasking, critically thinking credentialed veterinary technician that advocates for your patients and loves what you do? We are looking for a mid to high level lead veterinary technician that has excellent attention to detail, a positive attitude & likes to mentor staff. We value technical skills, teach new ones and want you to enjoy and grow in your job. Come join us in our Emergency and Critical Care Department that values techs like you!
The Regional Veterinary Referral Center is a compassionate, progressive, client centered specialty and referral hospital in Springfield, VA (Washington, DC metro area) that offers Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitative Therapy, and Surgery with onsite CATScan, MRI and Radiocat I-131 treatment available.
Our Emergency and Critical Care Department (Springfield Emergency Veterinary Hospital) has been here since 1985 and we continue to learn and grow with a board certified Criticalist, multiple staff emergency doctors, Veterinary Technician Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and Kennel Assistants. We prefer candidates with LVT / CVT / RVT credentials or students currently in Veterinary Technician school, with 1+ years of experience in emergency and critical care, but also appreciate credentialed technicians or students with solid skills from any veterinary technical discipline.
- 3 consecutive shifts per week, 7 am - 7:30 pm and 7 pm - 7:30 am
Pay is commensurate with experience, and we offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, CE and Uniform Allowance and significantly discounted pet care.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at https://vetreferralcenter.com/departments/emergency/.
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
The RISE Mentorship Program is a rotational, immersion & skill-building, experience structured to support the transition from academia into clinical practice. Participants will be paired with an experienced mentor, while they practice medicine and manage their own caseload. Participants will move through the program with a nationwide cohort providing an added layer of peer mentorship and the foundation for a professional network. At the conclusion of the program, a one-year contract will be extended for you to continue full-time with continued mentor support
Who is this program for?
- New or Recent veterinary school graduates who are passionate about practicing high quality medicine and learning on the job, while developing new skills and strengths under the guidance of an experienced veterinarian
- Veterinary school graduates who are unsure whether they would prefer to go the ER or GP route
What is the program?
- Full-Time opportunity for you to practice medicine, learn on the job, and have additional support through a structured mentorship
- You will have the option between a 6-month rotational mentorship program (3 months in GP and 3 months in ER), or a 3-month mentorship (either GP or ER)
- Salary: $100,000 plus the opportunity to earn production and pay increase as you transition into your full-time associate role
- Benefits: Full-time benefits, relocation assistance
- Housing stipend provided during the 3- or 6-month mentorship experience
- Student loan repayment stipend
About The Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield:
- RVRC is centrally located near Washington DC and receives referrals from across the Mid-Atlantic region
- We offer specialty care in cardiology, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, neurology, radiation oncology, medical oncology and rehabilitative medicine with a licensed veterinary physical therapist
- In house Radiocat, ultrasound, digital radiographs, CT, and MRI unit
- Flexible scheduling: work just 2 weeks out of every 6, with 7 days off between blocks of shifts
When does this program start?
- We are flexible to meet your needs!
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
PetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.
Why Consider Our Springfield Hospital?
At The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with The Regional Veterinary Referral Center, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.- The Regional Veterinary Referral Center Team