Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Banfield Pet Hospital•Virginia Beach, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician to support one of its hospitals in Virginia Beach, Virginia: Pembroke, Haygood, or Kings Grant. The listed pay range is $24.13–$34.85 per hour; the specific rate depends on factors including experience, skills, abilities, education, and location. The posting will remain open for at least two weeks or until enough qualified applicants have been received. The Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician works alongside veterinary professionals to provide preventive and other pet health care, support clients, and contribute to the hospital team. The role combines veterinary technician duties with training, mentoring, and operational leadership support. Veterinary technician appointments must be approved by and performed under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian, in compliance with state law. Banfield describes a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health, wellness, and financial support, as well as professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status. The organization also emphasizes community wellness, inclusion, diversity, and a commitment to preventive care.

Requirements

Veterinary technician certification or licensure: CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT.
Commitment to developing alongside peers and delivering positive experiences for pets and clients.
Adopt Banfield’s Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Newly certified or experienced veterinary technician; the posting welcomes candidates at either stage.

Responsibilities

Promote hospital services, Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, and pet health needs to recruit new clients.
Manage the flow of clients and pets to support client care and veterinary team productivity.
Provide professional, efficient service; welcome and educate clients; prepare for and perform procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance; and monitor hospitalized or surgical pets.
Perform veterinary technician appointments when approved by a supervising veterinarian, under veterinarian direction and supervision, and in compliance with state law.
Complete client intake documentation, enter pet information and history, identify pets with appropriate collars and tags, and support prompt service.
Provide outgoing clients with instructions, information, and invoices; dispense prescriptions as directed by the veterinarian; sell retail products; and schedule follow-up appointments.
Maintain accurate financial balances and follow opening and closing procedures.
Support veterinarians by communicating with associates, obtaining client and patient histories, maintaining complete medical charts, and helping maintain patient flow.
Promote safety by using appropriate restraint techniques, following protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and laboratories.
Assist with surgery as applicable.
Train and mentor new paraprofessional associates.
Quality-check medical records, discharge medications, regulatory documentation, hospital cleanliness, and the timeliness of doctors seeing exam-room patients.
Use credentialed veterinary technician skills within applicable state practice acts and perform administrative functions as needed.
Assist the Practice Manager in developing a productive hospital team, following Banfield practices and applicable laws, achieving practice priorities, and supporting the organization’s culture and brand.
Support hospital labor management and may assist with selection, training, and day-to-day supervision of the paraprofessional team.
Help create an environment in which the team can provide quality, efficient, and effective veterinary care.
Communicate effectively among associates, clients, hospital leadership, and Central Team Support.
Ensure hospital associates follow Banfield dress and grooming guidelines.
Prepare the team for scheduled cases, support continuity of care for transferred cases and external referrals, and triage the treatment board.
Help identify operational bottlenecks and develop solutions that support doctors’ delivery of preventive care and client service.
Confer with field leadership and assist with client-resolution decisions, invoice adjustments, and client-experience exceptions.
Address broken equipment issues and assist with inventory management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) and Roth retirement plans with a company match.
Student debt relief program for eligible full-time DVMs.
Paid time off and holidays.
Mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions.
Company-paid associate life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Health Savings Account.
Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
Back-up child and elder care and family support resources.
Fertility and family-building support.
Digital exercise therapy program.
Voluntary protection benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.
Legal plan.
Identity protection.
Commuter benefits.
Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
Exclusive discounts on products and services.
Performance Development Plans to help associates define and pursue career goals.
Practice-paid continuing education and the opportunity to attend partner conferences.
Free NAVTA membership, practice-paid VetFolio subscription, and a 50% VetGirl discount.
Opportunities to contribute skills to local communities and grow into field- or practice-level leadership roles.