Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners•Arlington, VA

2d•$25 - $45

About The Position

Caring Hands Clarendon 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 position averages 32–40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–8 PM, and Saturdays, 8 AM–4 PM. The hourly salary is $25–$45, depending on experience and skill, and the role includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities offering convenient hours six days a week and an open-door policy. Full-service hospitals provide computerized patient records, digital radiography, and an in-house laboratory. The organization is dedicated to a culture that celebrates diversity and supports inclusive service in 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 described as part of the ideal candidate profile.

Responsibilities

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