Licensed Veterinary Technician - Full-Time with Sign-On Bonus

Vetpracticepartners; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caring Hands Clarendon, a full-service veterinary hospital, is hiring a licensed veterinary technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will have animal-care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedure knowledge.

As part of the team, you will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work and radiographs, maintain meticulous medical records, and ensure clean, prepared facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Client communication

Animal care

Surgical assistance

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Caring Hands Clarendon, a full-service veterinary hospital, is hiring a licensed veterinary technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will have animal-care experience, strong client communication, and veterinary procedure knowledge.

As part of the team, you will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work and radiographs, maintain meticulous medical records, and ensure clean, prepared facilities.