LVT: Licensed Vet Tech — Sign-On, Weekday Shifts

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for at

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role offers full-time or part-time schedules with 10-hour shifts (7:45-6:00 PM) and no weekend hours, plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Ideal candidates hold an LVT certification, excel in animal handling and client communication, and can perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes.
• 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

Client communication

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

X-ray imaging

Job description

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role offers full-time or part-time schedules with 10-hour shifts (7:45-6:00 PM) and no weekend hours, plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Ideal candidates hold an LVT certification, excel in animal handling and client communication, and can perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement while maintaining accurate records.