Licensed Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Montpelier (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Montpelier Veterinary Hospital in Montpelier, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The role can be full-time or part-time and requires LVT certification and a passion for animal welfare.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with exams, anesthesia, surgery, lab work, radiographs, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records while ensuring a clean and safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states; alert veterinarians to changes.

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 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 and stocked.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

LVT certification

Job description

Salary: $30.00-$38.00 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

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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