Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part-time

Vetcelerator; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

CE credits

Job summary

Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield, VA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for a part-time role focused on both surgery and appointments. The clinic values hands-on medicine, teamwork, and a supportive culture with no corporate management.

Morning surgery and afternoon appointments provide varied skill development and meaningful client interactions. The team offers private ownership, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for CE credits.

Qualifications

• Active LVT license or minimum of 5 years veterinary technician experience.
• Strong confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
• Comfort and efficiency working in both surgery and appointment settings.
• A compassionate, detail‑oriented, team‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with surgery, including spays, neuters, dentals, and soft tissue procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and oversee safe, smooth recoveries.
• Perform blood draws, catheter placement, and in‑house laboratory testing.
• Support appointments with patient care, treatments, and client education.
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality nursing care throughout the day.

Skills

LVT license

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Part-time

Job Description:

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys both surgery and appointments? If you value hands‑on medicine, teamwork, and working in a clinic where your experience actually matters, Colonial Animal Hospital is looking to add a skilled, compassionate technician to our team.

We are a privately owned hospital with a close‑knit, supportive culture. No corporate management. No burnout factory energy. Just good medicine, good people, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Our schedule is intentionally structured with surgery in the mornings and appointments in the afternoons, giving you variety, strong skill development, and meaningful patient and client interaction every day.

Why Springfield, Virginia?

Located just outside Washington, DC, Springfield offers the best of both worlds.

Easy access to DC, Arlington, and Alexandria without city chaos

Parks, trails, and green spaces, including Lake Accotink and the Cross County Trail

Great dining, shopping, and commuter access via I-95, I-395, and Metro

A stable, family‑friendly community with plenty to do outside of work

It's a solid place to build both a career and a life.

What Youll Do

• Assist veterinarians with surgery, including spays, neuters, dentals, and soft tissue procedures

Monitor anesthesia and oversee safe, smooth recoveries

• Perform blood draws, catheter placement, and in‑house laboratory testing
• Support appointments with patient care, treatments, and client education

Deliver consistent, high‑quality nursing care throughout the day

Help maintain efficient, organized treatment and surgical areas

What Were Looking For

• Active LVT license or a minimum of 5 years of veterinary technician experience

Strong confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance

• Comfort and efficiency working in both surgery and appointment settings

A compassionate, detail‑oriented, team‑oriented mindset

Ability to thrive in a busy, supportive clinical environment

Pay and Benefits

Pay starting at $28 per hour, based on experience and credentials

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Continuing education support and CE credits

• A privately owned practice where your voice and experience are valued

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colonial Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy surgery, and also value meaningful relationships with clients and patients, we'd love to talk.

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