Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Barker Animal Hospital is seeking a versatile, client-focused Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This role supports both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, in a dynamic general practice environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in balancing exam room care, surgical support, high-volume dentistry, and client communication at a high clinical level. Barker Animal Hospital values credentialed technicians for their clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills. This is a fully Fear Free certified practice, and all veterinarians are also Fear Free certified. The LVT will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Requirements
- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience; training considered for the right candidate
- Active, good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in Virginia required
- Reliability and attendance are essential — a consistent, dependable presence is a must
- Excellent communication skills — the ability to communicate clearly with your team is as important as your clinical skillset
- Proficiency in the following skills is required: Safe, low-stress, Fear Free patient handling and restraint, Outpatient care and exam room workflow management, Venipuncture and basic patient assessment, Client education and communication, Accurate medical record documentation and exam notes/scribing
Nice To Haves
- Recent graduates pending VTNE testing, or out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer, are encouraged to apply
- Skills we're willing to help you develop: Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery, Surgical assistance and aseptic technique, Dental prophylaxis and digital dental radiography, IV catheter placement and medication administration, In-house laboratory diagnostics (IDEXX), Radiology positioning and safety protocols
Responsibilities
- Splitting time between exam room, outpatient, and surgical caseload support
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for soft tissue surgeries, spays/neuters, and more
- Assisting in surgery and supporting a high-volume dental program, including full-mouth digital radiographs, oral charting, ultrasonic scaling, and polishing
- Performing venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration
- Running in-house diagnostics and supporting laboratory sample collection
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Benefits
- Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing LVT 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
- Limited benefits may be available for part-time team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
