Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vetcelerator; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health/Dental/Vision stipend

PTO & holidays

Aflac

CE opportunities

Discounted pet care

Growth support

Job summary

Harmony Animal Hospital in Alexandria, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor who can lead a compassionate, people-first team. You will guide technicians, mentor staff, and uphold Fear Free standards while delivering top-notch patient care.

Requirements include 4+ years as an LVT, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for mentoring teammates. This full-time role is on-site with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with leadership experience in a veterinary setting.
• Minimum 4 years of technical veterinary experience and strong client communication.
• Proven ability to mentor staff while maintaining high medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the technical team while ensuring protocols are followed.
• Oversee surgery, anesthesia, radiology, and daily clinic operations.
• Coordinate staffing, performance reviews, and team development.
• Maintain a calm, patient-centric environment aligned with Fear Free values.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Team mentorship

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Radiography equipment

Surgical equipment

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor, People-First, Fear Free Practice in Alexandria, VA.

If you're an experienced LVT who loves leadership, thrives in a healthy culture, and wants to work somewhere that treats people like people, not machines, then you might've just found your next home.

Harmony Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Certified practice built on one simple mission: We add more love to the world by caring for pets and the humans who love them.

Who We Are

We opened in 2019 with one doctor and four support staff. Since then, we've grown into a thriving team.

We survived the pandemic, doubled down on culture, and became Northern Virginia's first Fear Free Certified hospital. We operate more like a family doctor for pets, taking 3060 minutes per appointment, so clients never feel rushed, and our team doesn't feel overwhelmed.

Our values guide everything: compassion, direct and honest communication, growth, community impact, integrity, perseverance, and fun. If these resonate with you, youll fit right in. Drama and ego do not survive here. Growth, kindness, accountability, and laughter do.

Who You Are

We're looking for a seasoned Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor with:

• 4+ years of technical experience
• Leadership experience in a veterinary setting
• Strong emotional intelligence, organization, and people skills
• A love for pets and a genuine enjoyment of working with humans
• A fast-paced learning style and a go-getter attitude
• Charisma and the ability to build trust with clients and teammates
• Clear, confident communication in person and over the phone
• The ability to stay calm on hectic days
• A self-aware approach to burnout prevention
• Someone who stays curious, looks for ways to keep improving, and
• genuinely wants to grow in this field
• A desire to help others develop and thrive

We want a leader who supports the team, elevates standards, and protects our culture.

What Youll Do

This role blends leadership with hands-on technician work. Youll work 3640 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating Saturdays, and occasional cat boarding

• Training, mentoring, and coaching the technical team
• Ensuring protocols and medical standards are followed
• Supporting medical knowledge, client communication, and workflow efficiency, keeping the practice manager aware of team needs and challenges
• Overseeing surgery and treatment area operations
• Managing appointment flow
• Ensuring staffing and schedule coverage
• Conducting 45- and 90-day reviews, quarterly reviews, daily huddles, and weekly
• Maintaining a supportive, professional, and positive environment

Your technical work will include:

• Assisting doctors in appointments
• Scheduling your team
• Surgical prep and anesthesia for surgeries and dentals
• Phlebotomy and PRP,
• Radiographs (dental and full body)
• Laser and PulseVet therapy
• Educating clients
• Fear Free handling
• Vaccinations, nail trims, cytology, and ear treatments
• IDEXX in-house lab work & machine maintenance
• Prescriptions and pharmacy support
• Housekeeping and team support
• Welcoming puppy and kitten appointments

What We Offer You

• Starts at $32/hour
• 401(k) with 4 percent match
• Generous health, dental, and vision stipend
• PTO and holiday pay
• Aflac
• CE and advanced learning opportunities
• Discounted pet care
• A supportive, people-first team that invests in your growth

What We Need From You

• A leader who understands our mission and values
• Someone who can inspire, mentor, and set a high standard
• A teammate who protects our culture
• Someone who advocates fiercely for patients and supports their coworkers
• The ability to multitask with compassion and patience
• A person who manages time well and takes their lunch break because burnout helps no one
• Someone who accepts that mistakes happen and learning matters
• A human who wants to be part of a team that laughs, grows, and supports one another

If this sounds like you, we'd be proud to call you part of our team.