Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vetcelerator; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional development assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

MyVet Chesapeake, a small private veterinary practice in Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our dedicated team. You will work closely with a veterinarian and support staff to provide high-quality medical and surgical care for our patients in a collaborative, compassionate environment.

We value teamwork and patient-focused care, and offer a supportive setting where your expertise is recognized.

Qualifications

• Virginia licensure as LVT or eligible
• Minimum 1 year experience as veterinary technician
• Strong nursing and patient-care skills
• Comfort working with veterinarians during procedures
• Professional and compassionate client communication
• Experience with anesthesia, surgery, radiology, or dental care is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients and the surgical suite for procedures
• Perform and assist with diagnostic testing and lab work
• Take and process radiographs
• Support dental procedures and dental care
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized and recovering patients
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Educate pet owners about medications and preventive care
• Safely handle and restrain patients
• Maintain treatment areas and supplies
• Work with the team to keep the hospital running smoothly

Skills

LVT

Veterinary nursing

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia licensure eligible

Tools

Anesthesia

Radiology

Dentistry

Laboratory diagnostics

Surgery

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

MyVet Chesapeake | Chesapeake, Virginia

Full-Time | Private Veterinary Practice

MyVet Chesapeake is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our small, privately owned veterinary practice in Chesapeake, Virginia.

We are a close-knit practice where the veterinary team knows one another, works together, and genuinely depends on each other. With a small team, your role here matters. We are looking for an LVT with at least 1 year of veterinary technician experience who wants to use their skills, be involved in patient care, and work alongside a veterinarian and support team that values collaboration and compassionate medicine.

If you are looking for a veterinary technician position where you can become an important part of the practice rather than just another name on the schedule, we would like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at MyVet Chesapeake, you'll work directly with our veterinarian and support team to provide high-quality medical and surgical care to our patients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with patient examinations and treatments
• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters
• Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Assisting with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Preparing patients and the surgical suite for procedures
• Performing and assisting with veterinary diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures
• Taking and processing radiographs
• Supporting dental procedures and dental patient care
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized and recovering patients
• Maintaining accurate patient medical records
• Educating pet owners about medications, preventive care, nutrition, and at-home treatment
• Safely and compassionately handling and restraining patients
• Maintaining treatment areas, equipment, and medical supplies
• Working closely with the entire veterinary team to keep the hospital running efficiently

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with compassion, dependability, and a team-first attitude.

Qualified candidates must:

• Be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia licensure
• Have at least 1 year of veterinary technician experience
• Have strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills
• Be comfortable working directly with veterinarians during medical and surgical procedures
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers
• Be comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and medical needs
• Be organized and able to maintain accurate medical records
• Value teamwork and be willing to help wherever needed in a small veterinary practice

Experience with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, emergency care, or critical-care nursing is a plus.

Why MyVet Chesapeake?

There are plenty of veterinary technician jobs available. What makes MyVet Chesapeake different is the opportunity to work in a small, independent veterinary practice where your contribution is noticed and valued.

You won't be one technician among dozens. You'll work closely with the veterinarian, support staff, clients, and patients you see every day.

We want someone who is looking for a practice they can become part of, not simply another place to clock in.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation based on your veterinary experience, technical skills, qualifications, and licensure.

Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply, and compensation can be discussed based on the experience and skills you bring to the practice.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount

Become Part of MyVet Chesapeake

If you're an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia, or an LVT considering a move to the area, we'd like to hear from you.

Come join a small veterinary practice where you can use your skills, build relationships with clients and patients, and become a meaningful part of the team.