Licensed Veterinary Technician

Catawba Animal Clinic PA; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle — relief fund for team members

Job summary

A veterinary care facility in the United States is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. This role involves delivering high-quality animal care, assisting with exams and surgeries, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must have a valid LVT license and preferably at least one year of experience. This position offers a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on animals and their owners.

Qualifications

• Required to be Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Preferably with at least one year experience in hospital.
• May consider equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient exams, collect samples, run lab tests, and assist in diagnostics.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications/vaccines, and care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians in surgery and treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate updates to pet owners.
• Ensure cleanliness of cages, treatment areas, and surgical tools.
• Dispense medications following proper protocols.
• Participate in discharge procedures for patients.
• Uphold safety, hygiene, and legal compliance.

Skills

Care and Compassion

Team Orientation

Dependability

Initiative

Flexibility and Multi-Tasking

Communication

Customer Services

Organization and Attention to Detail

Adherence to Rules and Instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job description

Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) – Full-Time

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for qualified licensed techs — paid in two installments (after 60 days and 6 months of successful employment).

About the Role

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. From assisting with exams and surgeries to patient monitoring and record keeping, you’ll be a vital part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient exams, collect samples, run lab tests, and assist in diagnostics.
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications/vaccines, and care for hospitalized patients.
• Assist veterinarians in surgery and treatments, including prepping equipment and restraining animals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate updates to pet owners as directed.
• Ensure cleanliness of cages, treatment areas, and surgical tools; manage medical inventory.
• Dispense medications, including controlled substances, following proper protocols.
• Participate in discharge procedures, ensuring patients are clean, groomed, and ready to go home.
• Uphold safety, hygiene, and legal compliance throughout all areas of care.

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) — required
• At least 1 year of experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required to be Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Preferably with at least one year experience in hospital.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Additional Information

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

Why Catawba?

At Catawba Animal Clinic, we don’t just care for pets — we care for people, too. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values growth, teamwork, and compassion. Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of animals and the families who love them.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Equal Opportunity

PetVet Care Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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