Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Newberlinvet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Washington, DC as a Full-Time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on patient care, teamwork, and community engagement. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits including a $3000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in clinical support.
• Leadership skills for mentoring and supervising staff.
• Ability to manage anesthesia during surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Support doctors with patient care and surgical workflow.
• Mentor and supervise the veterinary technician team.
• Handle client communication and education.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Support

Technical Troubleshooting

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Overview

Join the Atlasvet Team as a Full-Time LEAD Licensed Veterinary Technician!

1326 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002$3,000 Sign-On BonusFull-Time | $35 - 40/hr (commensurate with experience)

Website:https://atlasvetdc.com/

About UsAtlasvet is an AAHA-accredited, award-winning veterinary hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC. VotedDC’s Best of the Best Veterinary Hospital 2024, we are a growing, 10-doctor small animal practice (with an 11th joining in September 2025) focused on dogs and cats. We offer comprehensive care, including:

• Traveling orthopedic surgery

• Soft tissue procedures

• Ultrasound quick scans

• Utilize Fear Free handling techniques

• Modern technology: Pulse software, in-house Istat lab, and Scribenote AI charting

We’re not just about pets—we’re about people, too. Atlasvet is a team-first environment that values collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. From marching in the DC Pride Parade to showcasing local artists on our walls, our culture is as vibrant as our city.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $35 - $40/hour (DOE)

• $3,000 sign-on bonus

• 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts)

• Only one Saturday per month

• 2-3 days per week in Surgery

• Career growth opportunities: leadership training, mentorship, advisory groups

• Fun, inclusive culture with regular team-building events

• A workplace that values humor, authenticity, and community connection

Office Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm

• Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

• Sunday: Closed

Core Values We Live By

• Integrity: Doing the right thing when no one is watching

• Teamwork: Together Everyone Achieves More

• Accountability: Do what you say, say what you do

• Continuous Improvement: Always getting better

• Service: Every interaction matters

What You'll Do as a Licensed Veterinary TechnicianYou'll play a key role in supporting our doctors and ensuring top-tier patient care. Responsibilities include:

Lead Duties:

️ Team Support & Supervision

• Act as a go-to resource and mentor for technicians throughout the day

• Assign techs to doctors and redistribute workload as needed to ensure coverage

• Serve as a floater to assist wherever needed and keep the day running smoothly

• Keep team accountable, productive, and supported

• Catch and correct errors before they occur—or quickly troubleshoot when they do

Clinical & Surgical Duties

• Lead surgical workflow: Keep the surgical schedule moving and support doctors in procedures

• Anesthesia management: Intubate, induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for a variety of procedures

• Advanced monitoring: Proficient in BP, ECG, SpO2, CO2, and temperature

• Oversee surgery turnover, ensuring a clean and efficient setup for the next procedure

• Act as the surgery "quarterback"—directing traffic, troubleshooting, and keeping the OR running on time

• Perform and verify drug calculations and anesthetic doses, and double-check calculations made by other team members

️ Technical Troubleshooting & Lab Support

• Troubleshoot issues with tech equipment, in-house lab machines, anesthesia machines, and autoclave

• Be the first line of defense for technical glitches and workflow interruptions

Communication & Client Relations

• Field client complaints and resolve issues with professionalism and care

• Serve as a point of contact between doctors, staff, and clients during surgical cases

• Optional: Contribute to clinic social media (not time-bound or expected)

Surgical & Anesthesia Support

• Anesthetic monitoring (EKG, SpO2, EtCO2, BP, Temp)

• Induction, prep, recovery, and post-op monitoring

• Sterilization of equipment and surgical suite flow

Dentistry

• Ultrasonic scaling, polishing, dental radiographs, and charting

Radiology

• Patient positioning for thoracic, abdominal, orthopedic radiographs

• Submitting radiographs to specialists

Laboratory & Diagnostics

• Collect, process, and submit lab samples

• Run in-house diagnostics (iSTAT)

Patient Appointments & Client Communication

• Triage, history, treatments, client education, medication instructions

• Handle technician appointments, treatments, invoicing, and check-out

Technical Skills Utilized

• Nail trims, ear cleanings, anal glands, blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)

• Cystocentesis, BP monitoring, bandaging, suture removal

Clinic Operations

• Maintain clean, safe treatment areas

• Stock rooms, prepare prescriptions

• Support front desk as needed (phones, check-ins/check-outs)

Ready to Grow With Us?Atlasvet is more than a clinic—it’s a community of passionate professionals who love what they do. If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a dynamic, supportive environment where you can truly thrive—we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s start the conversation!

BENEFITS:

We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 80 hour of PTO - increases with years of service
• 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation

Bonuses & Retirement

• Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Maternity leave
• Health Advocate – Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
• Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
• 24/7 access to experts
• Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more

Optional Insurances

• Life & AD&D
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Professional Perks

• Uniform allowance
• CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
• $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
• Pet care discounts
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.