Licensed Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) to join our team. You will provide dedicated patient care, perform examinations, assist during surgery, manage medications, and maintain medical records in a collaborative clinic environment.

Ideal candidates hold an active Virginia LVT license, meet the minimum age requirement, and have a high school diploma or GED. A sign-on bonus up to $1,000 is available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia LVT license
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by examinations and reviewing care plans and records.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, administering medications, vaccines, and wound care.
• Assist during surgeries and diagnostic procedures; prepare instruments and supplies.
• Maintain medical records and ensure timely documentation in the database.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian

Education

Virginia LVT license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bring your skills to PetVet and earn a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 based on your experience as a credentialed veterinary technician!

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care is currently seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part Time) to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Godspeed Animal Care has a remarkable origin story - founded in 1995 as a housecall practice, it expanded into a full brick-and-mortar clinic in 2001, and in 2005 added the adjacent St. Francis Pet Resort & Rehabilitation Center, creating a truly comprehensive pet care campus in Williamsburg, VA. Today, the campus offers luxury boarding, rehabilitation therapy, professional grooming, obedience training, doggy daycare, and a pet boutique alongside exceptional clinical veterinary care - making it a one-of-a-kind destination for pets and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Virginia LVT license in good standing.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• LVT experienced in dental cleanings, surgical and anesthetic monitoring for an AAHA hospital.

Schedule:

Part Time / PRN, one to two days a week

Pay Range

$22 - $29.75 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet 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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