Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

NVA General Practice; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Herndon Animal Medical Center in Herndon, VA is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our day team. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends and an hourly pay range of $25–$31 based on experience.

You will work closely with veterinarians through exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient care, delivering compassionate medical service. We value clear communication, teamwork, and ongoing professional development, including CE support and license

Qualifications

• Current Virginia LVT license (required).
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets as needed.
• Comfort with computers and practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with doctors through appointments, exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, give injections, and administer medications.
• Run point on anesthesia: prepping patients, monitoring vitals, and recovery guidance.
• Assist with surgical prep and dental procedures; maintain sterility and safety.
• Take radiographs/dental x‑rays and help interpret imaging with the doctor.
• Run in-house labs and prep samples for reference labs; ensure accurate results.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate status changes to the doctor.

Skills

Licensed LVT

Actual clinic experience

Patient care

Anesthesia & surgery

Diagnostics

Education

Virginia LVT license

Tools

Practice management software

Computer literacy

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Herndon Animal Medical Center - Herndon, VA
Full-time | $25–$31/hour based on experience | Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends

About Herndon Animal Medical Center

At Herndon Animal Medical Center, we believe great care starts with really knowing the pets and people we serve. Every pet is someone's family, not just a name on the schedule. Good medicine here depends on the whole team: our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service crew work together, and we've built a culture around communication, respect, and speaking up for the patient in front of you.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Work directly alongside our doctors through appointments, exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. Your clinical judgment matters here, not just your hands.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, give injections, and administer medications with confidence and a gentle touch.
• Run point on anesthesia: prepping patients, monitoring vitals through surgery, and guiding them safely through recovery.
• Assist with surgical prep and dental procedures, keeping things sterile, efficient, and safe.
• Take radiographs and dental x-rays and help interpret diagnostic imaging alongside the doctor.
• Run in-house labs and prep samples headed to outside reference labs. Accuracy here directly shapes a patient's treatment plan.
• Keep a close eye on hospitalized patients and flag any status changes to the doctor before they become bigger problems.
• Talk directly with clients about their pet's care, home instructions, and follow-up.
• Keep medical records precise and support smooth pharmacy workflows, because good documentation is good medicine.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready to go at a moment's notice.
• Mentor veterinary assistants and newer teammates, helping them build the same skills and confidence someone helped you build.

Who We're Looking For

• Current Virginia LVT license (required).
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong technical chops across patient care, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics.
• A clear communicator with clients, doctors, and teammates alike.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and composed, even when the day goes sideways.
• A team player who shows up, follows through, and takes ownership.
• Genuinely coachable and always looking to sharpen your skills.
• Comfortable with computers and practice management software (or ready to learn ours).
• Able to safely lift and restrain pets as needed.

What You Get In Return

• Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends. Your evenings and Saturdays are yours.
• $25–$31/hour based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts (yes, for your own pets).
• CE support, license reimbursement, and real professional development — not just a binder you skim once.
• A team that's got your back, focused on the patients and on each other.

Location: In person - Herndon, VA