Licensed Vet Tech – Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Veterinary Practice Partners; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining accurate medical records and effective client communication.

The ideal candidate holds an LVT cert, can handle animals safely, and stays current with DEA/OSHA and safety guidelines in a AAHA-accredited 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.
• 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

Veterinary procedures

Safety guidelines

Education

LVT certification

Job description

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining accurate medical records and effective client communication.

The ideal candidate holds an LVT cert, can handle animals safely, and stays current with DEA/OSHA and safety guidelines in a AAHA-accredited hospital.