Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon•Arlington, VA

2d•$25 - $45

About The Position

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, along with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. The role supports veterinarians with patient care and procedures, communicates with clients, performs technical duties, maintains medical records, and helps keep the hospital clean, stocked, and safe. This position averages 32–40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–8:00 PM, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The stated pay is $25.00–$45.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are described as large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities with convenient hours six days a week and an open-door policy. Their full-service hospitals provide computerized patient records, digital radiography, and an in-house laboratory. The organization states that it is dedicated to celebrating diversity and providing inclusive service to the community.

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.
Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures is sought in the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely and compassionately handle and restrain animals.
Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and status updates.
Perform technical duties, including laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
Keep examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.