Fairfax Animal Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Fairfax Animal Hospital • Falls Church, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfax Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This is a full-time or part-time position at a busy, high-performing general practice and urgent care hospital. The hospital emphasizes practicing high-quality medicine and fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment. LVTs are expected to be utilized to the full extent of their training, acting as true clinical partners to the veterinarians.

Requirements

• Active Virginia LVT license
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistance
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to safely handle animals, equipment, and materials

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and adaptability
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
• Passion for patient care and continued learning
• Enjoys staying busy
• Keeps a sense of humor on tough days
• Treats coworkers with respect
• Understands that veterinary medicine works best when the whole team supports each other

Responsibilities

• Induce and monitor anesthesia and perform endotracheal intubation
• Perform dental prophylaxis and obtain dental radiographs
• Administer injectable, oral, and topical medications
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Place IV catheters and administer fluid therapy
• Assist in surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery
• Manage hospitalized patients and treatment protocols
• Capture high-quality radiographs
• Perform in-house lab testing including hematology, urinalysis, and cytology
• Assist with advanced diagnostics and specialty referrals
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations
• Build strong relationships with clients through compassion and communication
• Support and mentor assistants and newer team members
• Help improve workflow and patient care processes
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where everyone jumps in to help

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) eligibility with employer contribution
• Continuing education allowance
• LVT tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Scrub allowance
• Employee pet discounts
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed