Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
- Clinical Care: Take vital signs, collect blood or tissue samples, and give medications.
- Surgery Support: Prep surgical tools, induce and monitor anesthesia, and track patient recovery.
- Laboratory Work: Run in-house blood work, fecal exams, and urinalysis.
- Client Communication: Explain at-home care, medication schedules, and dietary needs to pet owners. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Education: Earn an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited veterinary technology program.
- Licensing: Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and hold an active state license.
- Skills: Handle animals safely, use medical software, and work well in high-stress environments
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: