Licensed Veterinary Technician

PETA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Peta’s mobile spay and neuter clinic is seeking a Virginia-licensed veterinary technician to support high-volume surgery operations. The role requires handling controlled substances, maintaining patient records, and communicating test results to the attending veterinarian.

You will prepare animals for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients through recovery, and drive the mobile clinic to various sites.

Qualifications

• Virginia veterinary technician license is required.
• Experience with controlled-substance inventory is required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise discretion.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op physical exams and vaccines for clinic patients.
• Maintain complete medical records.
• Assess test results and communicate with attending veterinarian.
• Prepare animals for surgery and administer anesthesia drugs.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient recovery; assess readiness for discharge.
• Maintain controlled-drug inventory and records.
• Comply with Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and DEA regulations.
• Drive mobile clinic to designated sites.
• Communicate post-operative care and diagnostic results to clients.
• Maintain medical equipment maintenance programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Confidential info handling

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Virginia veterinary technician's license

Job description

Position Objective:

To provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform pre-op physical exams on and administer vaccines to clinic patients
• Maintain proper and complete medical records
• Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian
• Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs
• Provide administration of anesthetics and monitor patients from prep through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge
• Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting
• Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Complete monthly controlled drug log audit for finance
• Communicate with clients regarding post-operative patient care as well as the results of diagnostic testing and other medical findings
• Establish and adhere to maintenance programs for all medical equipment
• Maintain strict confidentiality about client, patient, and donor information
• Drive the mobile clinic to and from designated sites
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Keep clinic fully stocked with supplies

Requirements

• Virginia veterinary technician's license
• Previous experience with a controlled-substance inventory
• Previous experience working independently and exercising discretion
• Proven ability to handle confidential information
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.85 The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here .

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 26, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.