Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Mission Veterinary Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Washington, DC as a Full-Time Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, where you will perform critical duties in patient care and surgeries, leading a team while contributing to a vibrant clinic culture that values collaboration and community engagement.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Competitive compensation

4-day workweek

Career growth opportunities

Fun, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Lead a team and provide mentorship to technicians.
• Conduct surgical procedures and manage anesthesia.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary doctors in surgical procedures.
• Manage anesthesia and monitor animal health.
• Educate clients on pet care and treatment.

Skills

Anesthesia management

Client communication

Surgical workflow management

Technical troubleshooting

Job description

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Overview

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Website: https://atlasvetdc.com/

About Us

Atlasvet is an AAHA-accredited, award-winning veterinary hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC. Voted

• 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
  
  

Overview

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

1326 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time | $35 - 40/hr (commensurate with experience)

Website: https://atlasvetdc.com/

About Us

Atlasvet is an AAHA-accredited, award-winning veterinary hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC. Voted DC’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 Technician

You'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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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