Licensed Veterinary Technician, Pharmacy

Ethos Veterinary Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance

License Reimbursement

Uniform Allowance

Pet Discount

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) to join the Virginia Veterinary Centers pharmacy team in Short Pump, VA. The role focuses on advanced medication preparation, verification, and documentation, with a pay rate of $27/hr and full‑time 4x10s schedule.

The LVT will handle controlled substances, dosing calculations, and regulatory compliance, contributing to safe, organized drug use and patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT with active licensure.
• Emergency or specialty experience required.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• 1–2 years of veterinary clinic, emergency, specialty, hospital, or pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with controlled-substance records and medication inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation and Verification
• Verify patient information, medication orders, dosing calculations, concentrations, quantities, and administration instructions prior to preparation or dispensing.
• Prepare medications, including reconstitution, dilution, injectable medications, and constant-rate infusions.
• Perform appropriate double-checks for high-risk, controlled, or complex medications.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation and labeling within hospital systems.
• Report medication discrepancies, errors, or concerns to supervision.
• Support pharmacy quality assurance and documentation practices.

Skills

CVT/RVT/LVT

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication safety

Medical calculations

Controlled-substance experience

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Pharmacy) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $27/hr & up

Location: Virginia Veterinary Centers, Short Pump, VA

Full-Time | 4x10s | Friday - Monday | 5pm - 3am | $27/hr

Are you a skilled, passionate Veterinary Technician looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? The Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA are hiring a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

The Pharmacy Licensed Veterinary Technician supports veterinarians and hospital teams in all aspects of pharmaceutical care, including accurate medication preparation, dispensing, dose verification, controlled-substance documentation, advanced constant-rate infusion calculations, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. This LVT is responsible for creating safe, efficient, and organized systems for medications used in the hospital and dispensed to clients. This position requires advanced knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, excellent organizational skills, sound professional judgment, and consistent attention to detail.

Pay & Benefits for Licensed Veterinary Technicians

$27/hour & up (based on experience and skills)Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunitiesVTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Schedule
• Four-ten-hour shifts per week
• Some holidays as needed
• Additional Benefit for our Pharmacy LVT!

Elevate Your Tech Career: Fully Funded Veterinary Pharmacy Certification

We believe in investing directly in your growth. As an LVT on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a recognized Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate— with 100% of your course tuition and remote exam fees covered by VVC. Through this comprehensive 24-credit, 10-module program, you’ll master advanced veterinary pharmacology, multi-species therapeutics, nonsterile compounding, toxicology, and regulatory compliance.

The Perk:

• Complete the program on us within your first year.

The Result:

• Earn a formal digital credential and step into an advanced clinical role leading pharmacy operations, medication safety, and controlled-substance oversight.

Learn more about the PowerPak Veterinary Pharmacy Training Program here:

Following completion of the recognized training program and applicable eligibility requirements, participants will sit for the Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate Exam. The online exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and may be completed remotely. Successful candidates earn a Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate and digital credential, demonstrating advanced knowledge in veterinary medications, pharmacy regulations, prescription processing, compounding, dispensing requirements, and pharmaceutical care for animal patients. This certification provides an additional opportunity for LVTs interested in expanding their knowledge and taking a more advanced role in pharmacy operations, medication safety, inventory management, controlled-substance compliance, and veterinary pharmaceutical care.

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Pharmacy) Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation and Verification
• Accurately prepare, package, label, and dispense inpatient and outpatient medications as authorized by a veterinarian.
• Verify patient information, medication orders, dosing calculations, concentrations, quantities, and administration instructions prior to preparation or dispensing.
• Prepare medications, including reconstitution, dilution, injectable medications, and constant-rate infusions, using appropriate techniques and safety practices.
• Perform appropriate double-checks for high-risk, controlled, or complex medications in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain accurate medication documentation, labeling, and tracking within hospital systems.
• Clarify incomplete, unclear, or questionable medication orders with the prescribing veterinarian before preparation or dispensing.
• Provide medication-related instructions within the LVT scope of practice and refer clinical treatment questions or medication changes to a veterinarian.
• Medication Tracking, Security, and Compliance
• Maintain organized systems for the preparation, storage, tracking, distribution, and disposition of inpatient and outpatient medications.
• Ensure medications are appropriately identified, stored, secured, and monitored throughout the medication-use process.
• Handle controlled substances in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies, including appropriate security, documentation, and access controls.
• Maintain accurate medication and controlled-substance records as required by hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Identify and promptly report medication discrepancies, errors, safety concerns, suspected diversion, recalls, or other issues requiring follow-up.
• Support pharmacy quality assurance through routine review of medication workflows, documentation, storage practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of medication-related procedures, tracking systems, audit tools, and other resources as needed.
• Remain current on applicable medication regulations, controlled-substance requirements, recalls, and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Emergency or specialty experience required
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• One to two years of veterinary clinic, emergency, specialty, hospital, or pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Prior experience with controlled-substance records, medication inventory, advanced calculations, CRIs, or automated dispensing systems is preferred.

About the Virginia Veterinary Centers

At Virginia Veterinary Centers, we combine highly trained clinicians, a skilled nursing team, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver advanced medical techniques and exceptional patient care. But we know that top-tier medicine starts with a supported team. Here, you’ll work alongside collaborative colleagues who are genuinely dedicated to sharing knowledge and elevating the entire team's skillset. We believe leadership belongs on the floor, not behind a closed door. The Virginia Veterinary Centers leadership team is actively involved, deeply invested in your engagement, and committed to a culture where your voice is heard, your opinions matter, and your professional growth is actively championed.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need