Licensed Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Vetpracticepartners; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Caring Hands Merrifield is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

You will support veterinarians with patient care, exams, anesthesia, and recovery, handle and restrain animals safely, communicate care instructions to clients, perform lab work and

Qualifications

• LVT certification is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling with compassion

Disease state awareness

DEA/OSHA safety knowledge

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Caring Hands Merrifield is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

You will support veterinarians with patient care, exams, anesthesia, and recovery, handle and restrain animals safely, communicate care instructions to clients, perform lab work and