Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Wilmington Animal Hospital is hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician for its five-doctor small animal hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The hospital provides compassionate, individualized care and emphasizes high-quality medicine, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth. The position is full-time, with four-day workweeks and no weekends. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and skill set. The veterinary technician provides nursing care throughout the patient visit, supports diagnostic, surgical, and dental procedures, communicates with clients, and maintains accurate medical records. The role works closely with doctors and the broader team to support efficient hospital operations and a positive, collaborative workplace. The hospital offers predictable scheduling, supportive leadership, team meetings, training, and opportunities to continue developing professionally. Benefits include 401(k) matching, a Roth retirement savings plan, tuition support, referral bonuses, and a flexible spending account for full-time employees. Full-time benefits also include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; up to three weeks of paid parental leave subject to eligibility; sick time and paid time off; six paid holidays; and an employee assistance program. Other benefits include pet-related discounts, quarterly team rewards bonuses, license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, professional development, and a uniform allowance.
Requirements
- Veterinary technician experience.
- Strong diagnostic skills, including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house laboratory work.
- Knowledge of anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members.
- Confidence in taking ownership of tasks and following through to deliver positive outcomes.
- Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed.
- Commitment to professional growth and encouraging the growth of others.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients from intake through discharge.
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
- Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, and run in-house laboratory work.
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia induction and monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
- Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
- Accurately document patient care and treatments in medical records.
- Anticipate doctors’ needs to help the day run efficiently.
- Collaborate with the team to maintain a smooth workflow and positive hospital culture.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance, for full-time employees
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated paid family leave limitation
- Sick time and paid time off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Four-day workweeks and predictable scheduling
- Drinks and snacks provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
