Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Merrifield•Falls Church, VA

9d•$25 - $40

About The Position

Caring Hands Merrifield is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. The role supports veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; performs technical duties; communicates with clients; maintains medical records; and helps keep clinical areas and equipment ready. The technician is expected to handle animals compassionately and follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines. Caring Hands Animal Hospital emphasizes transparent, personalized veterinary care, teamwork, integrity, reliable care, community involvement, and an inclusive environment for pets, clients, and employees.

Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and status updates.
Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.