Licensed Vet Tech, Full-Time, $25-45/hr + $3k Sign-On

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Caring Hands Clarendon is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, diagnostics, and procedures while delivering compassionate client communication and top-tier service.

The ideal candidate is skilled in animal handling, lab work, anesthesia support, radiography, and accurate medical record keeping, with a commitment to high standards of safety and care in a busy veterinary hospital.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Caring Hands Clarendon is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. You will assist veterinarians with patient care, diagnostics, and procedures while delivering compassionate client communication and top-tier service.

The ideal candidate is skilled in animal handling, lab work, anesthesia support, radiography, and accurate medical record keeping, with a commitment to high standards of safety and care in a busy veterinary hospital.