Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

NVA General Practice; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401K participation

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Discounts

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Mechanicsville, Virginia, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician who has a passion for exotic animals. The role involves assisting with exams and treatments for a variety of exotic species, monitoring anesthesia, and providing nursing care. Candidates should possess an active LVT license and technical skills, along with the ability to educate clients on animal care. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Love or curiosity for exotic animal medicine.
• Willingness to keep learning.
• Sense of humor in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and treatments for exotic species.
• Monitor anesthesia on various patients.
• Collect lab samples and take radiographs.
• Provide excellent nursing care for hospitalized exotics.
• Educate clients on proper care and habitats.

Skills

Active LVT license

Technical skills

Calm handling of animals

Team-first attitude

Great communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (Exotics Enthusiast)

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
• Geek out over husbandry, nutrition, or unique species care
• Thrive in a fast-paced, anything-can-walk-through-the-door environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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