Licensed Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Locust Grove, Virginia, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our small animal team. We offer either full-time or part-time roles with 10-hour shifts, typically 7:45 AM–6:00 PM, and no weekend hours.

Compensation ranges from $30–$38 per hour plus a $1,500 sign-on and $1,500 relocation bonus for eligible candidates. Join a collaborative practice focused on outpatient care, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia and hospitalized patient care, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician license or eligible for licensure in Virginia.
• Experience with dogs and cats and strong patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to work across outpatient care, dentistry, surgery and anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with appointments, treatments, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia and hospitalized patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, lab tests, radiographs and patient monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients about care and discharge instructions.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment and surgical areas following hospital standards.

Skills

Clinical vet skills

Client communication

Education

Virginia LVT license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Lakewood Animal Hospital

Full-Time or Part-Time | $30–$38/hour | No Weekends

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our small animal practice in Locust Grove, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to use your technical skills across outpatient care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care while working closely with our veterinarians and support team.

We are looking for an LVT who is confident in their technical abilities, communicates well, and values high-quality medicine and efficient, collaborative patient care. Experienced technicians and recent graduates are both encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Full-time or part-time opportunities are available. We prefer 10-hour shifts, generally 7:45 AM–6:00 PM, with scheduling based on position and hospital needs. No weekend hours!

Compensation & Bonuses: $30–$38 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level.

• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• $1,500 relocation bonus for eligible candidates relocating to the area

Responsibilities

• Supporting veterinarians with appointments, treatments, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, recovery, and hospitalized patient care
• Performing technical procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, diagnostic radiographs, medication administration, and patient monitoring
• Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating findings promptly to the veterinarian
• Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating professionally with clients regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up
• Maintaining organized, clean, and properly stocked treatment, surgical, dental, and examination areas while following hospital and regulatory standards
• Following hospital protocols and applicable safety and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Candidates must:

• Hold a current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or be eligible for licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate handling of dogs and cats
• Have a working knowledge of common disease processes and patient monitoring