Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Western Veterinary Partners; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CE allowance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Staples Mill Animal Hospital in Woodbridge, VA seeks an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will support exam room, outpatient, surgical and dental workflows, perform anesthesia, assist in surgery, and maintain detailed medical records.

We value credentialed technicians with strong client communication and the ability to work across multiple hospital areas in a fast-paced general practice. This full-time position offers weekday schedules with no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, anesthesia, dental procedures, venipuncture and records.

Responsibilities

• Support exam room, outpatient, surgical and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Discuss treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Support case management and client relationships.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Anesthetic induction

Monitors & recovery

Dental prophylaxis

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical records

Client education

Communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Virginia

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

IDEXX Imagist/AI imaging

Job description

Staples Mill Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative, jump-in-and-help environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $32 - 36 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday - NO WEEKENDS, NO ON-CALLS.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Virginia
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standingLicensedVeterinary Technician in the state of Virginia **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Client education and communication

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose Staples Mill Animal Hospital?

Staples Mill Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor small animal practice in Woodbridge, VA with a reputation that's rare these days: low turnover, no drama, and a team that actually likes each other. This is the kind of place where management listens, ideas get implemented, issues get addressed quickly, and people typically stay for years.

The clinical environment is high-volume and fast-paced - 30-minute appointments, surgery Monday through Thursday and a strong emphasis on diagnostics. Techs work to the top of their license here: full-mouth digital dental rads are mandatory on every dental patient, in-house cytology runs through an AI-assisted IDEXX Imagist, and wellness panels are a major part of the practice's diagnostic culture. There's also an ultrasound on site for basics, plus a traveling ultrasound group that comes in regularly for more advanced imaging. Surgical cases include soft tissue, extracapsular cruciate repairs, mass removals, and occasional urgent cases - with true emergencies generally referred out.

Located just outside Washington, D.C., Woodbridge offers suburban comfort with easy metro access - an ideal place to build both a career and a life without the cost or pace of the city itself.

Pay Range

$32 - $36 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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