Licensed Vet Tech or Vet Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Stratford Hills Veterinary; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Employee pet discounts

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

Job summary

Stratford Hills Veterinary Center invites an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, three-doctor practice.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care while advancing your clinical skills in exams, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. Our friendly neighborhood team emphasizes Fear Free handling and ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician license or extensive Veterinary Assistant experience.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience assisting examinations, treatments, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, and clinical information.
• Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
• Utilize Fear Free techniques to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Support preventive and urgent patient care.
• Perform laboratory testing and collect diagnostic samples.
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs and assist with radiography.
• Assist with routine surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate digital medical records and educate clients.

Skills

Vet experience

Compassion

Reliability

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Lift 40 lbs

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Stratford Hills Veterinary Center invites an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, three-doctor practice.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care while advancing your clinical skills in exams, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. Our friendly neighborhood team emphasizes Fear Free handling and ongoing growth.