Licensed Veterinary Technician

Catholic Health; Washington (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, where you'll guide a team of dedicated professionals in delivering exceptional veterinary care. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits while fostering your professional development and the growth of others in the field.

Benefits

120 hours PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Fear Free certification support

Uniform allowance

Discounted pet care

401K with company matching

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience leading and mentoring others.
• Knowledge in advanced clinical skills and procedures.
• Strong communication skills for client education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor fellow technicians and assistants.
• Perform advanced clinical skills and patient care tasks.
• Plan and host professional development initiatives.

Skills

Mentoring

Venipuncture

Restraint

Safe Handling of Patients

Job description

Overview

District Veterinary Hospital - Eastern Market has an opportunity for a full-time LEAD Licensed Veterinary Technicianto join our team!

Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician - District Veterinary Hospital (Eastern Market, Washington, DC)

Full-Time | $33 - $38/hr

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician ready to take the next step in your career? Join District Veterinary Hospital - Eastern Market, an AAHA-accredited, 6-doctor practice, as our Lead LVT and help shape the future of veterinary care in a supportive, innovative, and team-centered environment.
What You'll Do as a Lead LVT:

As our Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll go beyond patient care—you'll be a mentor, coach, and example to your peers.
Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading by example in advanced clinical skills including venipuncture, restraint (with Fear Free preferred), and safe handling of challenging patients.
• Training and mentoring fellow technicians and assistants, especially those newer to the field.
• Planning and hosting professional development initiatives such as:
  
  • Monthly Power Hour Tech Meetings
  • Hands-on training sessions
  • Lunch & Learn events

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but motivated to share their knowledge and help grow a unified, confident team.
Location:

District Veterinary Hospital - Eastern Market
240 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
1 block from the Metro + off-street parking + $85/month Metro benefits!
Schedule:

• Full-time (typically three 10-hour shifts + a 6-hour shift on Saturdays)
• We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling where possible.

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive pay: $33 - $38/hour (negotiable based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  
  • 120 hours of PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • CE opportunities, including GlobalFAST ultrasound training
  • Fear Free certification support
  • Uniform allowance
  • Discounted pet care
  • And more!

About Our Hospital:

• AAHA-accredited and tech-forward (ezyVet, Scribenote)
• Services include soft tissue surgery, dentistry (2 dental tables), therapeutic laser, and ultrasound
• Emphasis on full technician utilization
• Committed to Low Stress Handling and Fear Free practices

Our Culture:

We lead with servant leadership—where your growth, wellness, and voice matter. We support our team through:

• Daily huddles & monthly staff meetings
• Team-building events, holiday gift exchanges, potlucks
• Open communication and shared goals
• A collaborative team with a growth mindset

We're seeking someone who's as passionate about team development as they are about patient care.
Ready to Lead, Teach, and Grow?

Join a hospital where culture, collaboration, and career growth are top priorities. Be the Lead LVT who helps our team level up—while continuing to grow yourself.

Apply today and let's talk about your future with District Vet!

Benefits:

PTO - 120

Full-time team members will be awarded additional PTO based on their years of service.

Holiday Pay 48 hours to apply towards 6 recognized holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)

*The holiday PTO hours can be used at the team member's discretion to cover the actual holiday as observed by the hospital or other absences with approval from their Manager.

Annual review with wage evaluation/potential for raises

Dream Fund - Potential annual bonus awarded.

Medical, Vision and Dental plans available

FSA and HSA options available

Maternity Leave

401K starting on day 1. The company offers up to a 4% match

Access to Healthy Minds @Work App - to promote mental health and reduce burnout and reduce stress

Health Advocate - Employee Assistance Program

• Includes five face-to-face visits with a counselor per issue per rolling 12 months, without any cost to you
• 24 hour access
• Get help with depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more
• Learn strategies such as mindfulness to manage stress, anger and improve focus
• Locate childcare, eldercare, summer camps, special needs services and relocation support Easy access to legal/financial experts and information
• Work through relationship problems, divorce, grief and other life transitions
• Build coping skills to manage life's challenges and gain control of your life
• Explore webinars, courses and articles on a variety of well-being topics
• Visit the Personalized Legal Center, Financial Fitness Center and Mindfulness page
• ALL AT NO COST TO YOU!!!

Optional Insurances Available

• Life Insurance AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Insurance

Pet Benefits

Uniform Allowance - Full Time $150, Part Time $75

CE Benefits - Credentialed Veterinary Technician receive a $500 continuing education stipend plus 24 paid CE hours per year, Access to our online learning platform with RACE approved CE at your fingertips.

Scholarship Program for Veterinary Assistants that want to become credentialed

Internal Employee Rewards Program

• Reward your co-workers with points that are redeemable for gift cards.

We do offer externships for Veterinary Technicians and Vet Students.

Responsibilities

Major Duties:

• Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
• Anesthesia/Surgery - Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
• Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
• Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
• Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
• Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
• Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
• Assist with inventory control - informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
• Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

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