Licensed Veterinary Technician
Summary
Provide hands-on veterinary care for pets in a clinic setting, assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries while educating pet owners.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and other technical nursing skills within your credentialed scope of practice
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic pets (experience with exotics is a plus)
- Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate medical records
- Educate clients on medications, preventive care, prescription diets, wellness plans, and discharge instructions
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations and promote exceptional client communication
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area, pharmacy, exam rooms, and patient wards
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment
- Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide outstanding patient care
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the hospital and patient care
- Current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential or eligibility for licensure
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Strong technical nursing and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, collaborative team player
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when necessary
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture