Licensed Veterinary Technician | Flexible Schedule & Growth

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Career development

Job summary

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA seeks a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our compassionate, patient‑centered team. You’ll support veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and nursing care while educating clients and ensuring best practices.

We offer competitive hourly pay, PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career development in a collaborative, supportive environment. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential or eligibility for licensure.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong technical nursing and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, collaborative team player.
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and other technical nursing skills within your credentialed scope of practice.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic pets (experience with exotics is a plus).
• Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients on medications, preventive care, prescription diets, wellness plans, and discharge instructions.
• Reinforce veterinarian recommendations and promote exceptional client communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area, pharmacy, exam rooms, and patient wards.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide outstanding patient care.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the hospital and patient care.

Skills

Client education

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Compassionate

Education

Virginia LVT credential

Eligibility for licensure

Job description

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA seeks a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our compassionate, patient‑centered team. You’ll support veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and nursing care while educating clients and ensuring best practices.

We offer competitive hourly pay, PTO, health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career development in a collaborative, supportive environment. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.