Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Pet Discounts

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician passionate about exotic animals. In this role, you will assist in the care and treatment of a wide variety of exotic species, monitor anesthesia, and provide high-quality nursing care. Ideal candidates will hold an active LVT license and have a strong passion for exotic animal medicine. This position offers a vibrant team environment with opportunities for growth and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active LVT license.
• Strong curiosity and love for exotic animal care.
• Solid technical skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and treatments for exotic species.
• Monitor anesthesia on patients of varying sizes.
• Collect lab samples from small patients.
• Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized exotics.
• Educate clients on animal care and habitats.
• Safely handle and restrain diverse animals.

Skills

Active LVT license

Love for exotic animal medicine

Calm handling

Great communication skills

Job description

Who We Are

Not your average veterinary hospital— we’re the place where fur, feathers, and scales all get VIP treatment. From curious cockatiels to sassy bearded dragons and speedy ferrets, our patients keep every day interesting. We’re passionate about high-quality medicine, exceptional client care, and creating a team environment that actually enjoys coming to work.

The Role

We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves the “unusual.” If you get excited about perfecting reptile husbandry, safely handling a nervous parrot, or calculating anesthesia for a tiny hedgehog— you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do (aka Your Daily Adventures)

• Assist with exams and treatments for a wide variety of exotic species and small companion animals.
• Monitor anesthesia on patients ranging from itty-bitty to unexpectedly feisty.
• Collect lab samples (yes—even from the really small patients).
• Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Provide top-notch nursing care for hospitalized exotics.
• Educate clients on proper care, nutrition, and habitats (you may become a reptile lighting expert).
• Safely handle and restrain animals with very different ideas about cooperation.
• Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—equipment, records, and patient care.

What You Bring to the Team

• Active LVT license.
• A love (or strong curiosity) for exotic animal medicine.
• Solid technical skills with a willingness to keep learning.
• Calm, confident handling—even when your patient has other plans.
• A team‑first attitude and great communication skills.
• Sense of humor—because exotics will humble you daily.

Bonus Points If You

• Have hands‑on experience with birds, reptiles, or small mammals.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, anything‑can‑walk‑through‑the‑door environment.
• Variety of supplemental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Participation in 401K.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet Discounts.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• No two days are the same—ever.
• Work with a team that genuinely supports each other.
• Opportunities to grow your skills in exotic medicine.
• A workplace that values both quality standards and having fun.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.