Licensed Vet Tech — Sign-On, Benefits, Mon-Fri

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service in our Arlington, VA hospital.

The ideal candidate has LVT certification and experience in animal care, communication with clients, and veterinary procedures. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and a 401(k). A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

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.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Medical procedures

Record-keeping

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Radiography

In-house lab

Job description

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service in our Arlington, VA hospital.

The ideal candidate has LVT certification and experience in animal care, communication with clients, and veterinary procedures. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and a 401(k). A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.