Licensed Veterinary Technician

Montpelier Veterinary Hospital; Montpelier (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan for full-time

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Montpelier Veterinary Hospital in Montpelier, VA, is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for full-time or part-time roles. You will support veterinarians with patient care, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work, radiographs, and injections, and communicate care instructions to clients.

Ideal candidates have LVT certification, experience with animal care and client communication, and a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification required.
• Experience in animal care and client communication preferred.
• Familiarity with veterinary procedures and 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.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care experience

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Safety & welfare

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Salary: $28.00-$35.00 dependent on skills and experience, $5,000 sign on bonus

Montpelier Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Licensed Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Montpelier Veterinary Hospital

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Key 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.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

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.

Why Montpelier in Montpelier, VA?
When we say that our facilities are state-of-the-art, we mean it. Montpelier Veterinary Hospital is equipped with X-ray and ultrasound technology that allow us to diagnose injuries and illnesses