Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
About The Position
Wilmington Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a five-doctor small animal hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The role offers full-time employment with four-day workweeks, predictable scheduling, and no weekends. Veterinary technician experience is required; an LVT credential is preferred. The technician will care for patients from intake through discharge, assist with diagnostic and laboratory work, and support surgical and dental procedures. The role also includes client education, accurate medical recordkeeping, anticipating doctors’ needs, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain efficient workflows and a positive hospital culture. The hospital describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with mentorship, training, open communication, and opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements
- Veterinary technician experience is required.
- Strong diagnostic skills, including radiography, 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 achieve positive outcomes.
- Collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed.
- Commitment to professional growth and supporting the growth of others.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential preferred.
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
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill set, with a flexible approach that reflects skills and future performance.
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Tuition support program.
- Referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options for full-time employees, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members.
- 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 state paid family leave provisions.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products, plus a pet food discount program.
- Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
