Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
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Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (Exotics Enthusiast 🐍🦜🐾)
Who We Are:
Not your average veterinary hospital—we’re the place where fur, feathers, and scales all get VIP treatment. From curious cockatiels to sassy bearded dragons and speedy ferrets, our patients keep every day interesting. We’re passionate about high-quality medicine, exceptional client care, and creating a team environment that actually enjoys coming to work.
The Role:
We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves the “unusual.” If you get excited about perfecting reptile husbandry, safely handling a nervous parrot, or calculating anesthesia for a tiny hedgehog—you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do (aka Your Daily Adventures):
Assist with exams and treatments for a wide variety of exotic species and small companion animals.
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Monitor anesthesia on patients ranging from itty-bitty to unexpectedly feisty
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Collect lab samples (yes—even from the really small patients)
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Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics and procedures
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Provide top-notch nursing care for hospitalized exotics
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Educate clients on proper care, nutrition, and habitats (you may become a reptile lighting expert)
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Safely handle and restrain animals with very different ideas about cooperation
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Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—equipment, records, and patient care
What You Bring to the Team:
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Active LVT license
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A love (or strong curiosity) for exotic animal medicine
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Solid technical skills with a willingness to keep learning
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Calm, confident handling—even when your patient has other plans
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A team-first attitude and great communication skills
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Sense of humor—because exotics will humble you daily
Bonus Points If You:
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Have hands-on experience with birds, reptiles, or small mammals
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Geek out over husbandry, nutrition, or unique species care
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Thrive in a fast-paced, anything-can-walk-through-the-door environment
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Variety of supplemental insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Holidays
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Participation in 401K
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Employee Assistance Program
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Pet Discounts
Why You’ll Love It Here:
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No two days are the same—ever
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Work with a team that genuinely supports each other
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Opportunities to grow your skills in exotic medicine
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A workplace that values both quality standards and having fun
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: