Licensed Veterinary Technician — Patient Care & Procedures

AVS Mountainland; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Animal Clinic is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to support doctors with diagnostic and treatment phases. You will restrain animals, assist with procedures, and communicate home care instructions to clients.

Responsibilities include recording medical data, handling injections, radiographs, and maintaining a clean facility while upholding hospital policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician licensed in Virginia.
• Strong client communication and team collaboration.
• Proficient in routine veterinary procedures and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with diagnostic and treatment phases.
• Restrain patients safely and prepare for examinations.
• Perform injections and administer medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and hospital cleanliness.
• Explain home care and post-visit instructions to clients.
• Position for radiographs and manage surgical prep when needed.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Virginia license

Clinical procedures

Radiography

Client communication

Animal restraint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vet software

Job description

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Licensed Vet Technician

Burke Animal Clinic, Burke, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4589

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a supportive team where your skills and experience are valued?Burke Animal Clinic is looking for an LVT to join our team and provide excellent patient care while supporting our doctors and clients.

What You Bring to the Table

Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program

Previous veterinary experience preferred, but we’re open to the right candidate

Strong patient-handling and technical skills

Comfortable assisting with appointments, procedures, surgery, anesthesia, and patient care

Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and teammates

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Your Role in the Pack

As an LVT, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and team to provide high-quality care throughout each patient’s visit. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

Performing physical assessments and monitoring patients

Administering medications, injections, and fluids

Preparing and monitoring patients for surgery and anesthesia

Placing IV catheters and managing IV pumps

Collecting samples and assisting with laboratory diagnostics

Positioning patients and taking radiographs

Maintaining accurate medical records

Caring for hospitalized and recovering patients

Preparing and maintaining treatment, exam, and surgical areas

Providing client education regarding medications, home care, follow-up, and preventive care

Preparing medications and prescriptions accurately

Supporting a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment

Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and the rest of the hospital team

Schedule

This is apart-time position, and weekend availability is required.

Additional hours may be available with one of the following schedules:

If you're looking for a team where you can use your LVT skills, continue growing, and make a difference for pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

Licensed Veterinary Technician

📍Burke, VA
💲$25–$30 per hour
🕒Part-Time | Weekends Required | Additional Hours Available

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a supportive team where your skills and experience are valued?Burke Animal Clinic is looking for an LVT to join our team and provide excellent patient care while supporting our doctors and clients.

What You Bring to the Table

• ActiveVirginia LVT license

• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program

• Previous veterinary experience preferred, but we’re open to the right candidate

• Strong patient-handling and technical skills

• Comfortable assisting with appointments, procedures, surgery, anesthesia, and patient care

• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and teammates

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Your Role in the Pack

As an LVT, you’ll work closely with our veterinarians and team to provide high-quality care throughout each patient’s visit. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

• Performing physical assessments and monitoring patients

• Administering medications, injections, and fluids

• Preparing and monitoring patients for surgery and anesthesia

• Placing IV catheters and managing IV pumps

• Collecting samples and assisting with laboratory diagnostics

• Positioning patients and taking radiographs

• Maintaining accurate medical records

• Caring for hospitalized and recovering patients

• Preparing and maintaining treatment, exam, and surgical areas

• Providing client education regarding medications, home care, follow-up, and preventive care

• Preparing medications and prescriptions accurately

• Supporting a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment

• Working collaboratively with doctors, technicians, assistants, and the rest of the hospital team

Schedule

This is apart-time position, and weekend availability is required.

Additional hours may be available with one of the following schedules:

Option 1:
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Option 2:
Saturday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM

If you're looking for a team where you can use your LVT skills, continue growing, and make a difference for pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a Part-time position and weekends are nonnegotiable.
If interested in more hours, then additional shifts can be added such as
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:30A-7PM, Saturday 8A-3P and Sunday 9A-1P
or
Saturday 8A-3P, Sunday 9A-1P, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30A-7PM