Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Participation in 401K

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Bell Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician who embraces exotic medicine and can confidently handle a variety of small and exotic patients. You’ll contribute to exams, treatments, anesthesia, and client education in a fast-paced team environment.

The role emphasizes excellence in patient care, precise nursing for hospitalized exotics, and collaboration with a supportive team that values learning and fun. A sign-on bonus accompanies this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Active LVT license in good standing.
• Interest or experience with exotic species.
• Calm, confident handling of diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and treatments for exotic species and small companion animals.
• Monitor anesthesia for patients across a range of sizes.
• Collect lab samples, including from small patients.
• Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics and procedures.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized exotics.

Skills

LVT license

Exotic animal medicine

Technical skills

Team communication

Job description

Hospital Name: Bell Creek Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Description & Requirements

SIGN-ON BONUS!

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