Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Staples Mill Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment — balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative, jump-in-and-help environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Virginia
- Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
- Proficiency in anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Proficiency in dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Proficiency in venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Proficiency in medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Proficiency in laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Proficiency in accurate medical record documentation
- Proficiency in client education and communication
- Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Assisting in surgery
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Benefits
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Virginia
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
