Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Abqpetcarehospital; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401K participation

Pet Discounts

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Mechanicsville, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves working with exotic animals. You will assist with exams, monitor anesthesia, and ensure top-notch nursing care. The role demands solid technical skills, communication, and a passion for exotic animal care.

Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and opportunities to grow in a supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic about caring for birds, reptiles, and small mammals, this is the place for you!

Qualifications

• Active LVT license required.
• Strong curiosity for exotic animal medicine.
• Solid technical skills with a willingness to learn.
• Calm and confident animal handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with exams and treatments for exotic species.
• Monitor anesthesia on varying patients.
• Collect lab samples from small animals.
• Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics.
• Provide care for hospitalized exotic animals.
• Educate clients on proper care and nutrition.

Skills

Active LVT license

Communication skills

Technical skills

Calm handling

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Exotics Enthusiast)

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 (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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.