Overnight LVT - Licensed Veterinary Technician: Full & Part-time

Cladda Vet; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight differential

3 weeks paid time off per year

$1,500 CE allowance + 2 CE leave days

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Licensing/certification fees covered

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pet discounts

Job summary

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for overnight, full-time or part-time roles. Join a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced diagnostics and a collaborative environment.

You will perform high-level nursing care, triage, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostics, with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and radiology. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician certification in Virginia or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred, new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Triage incoming patients and assist with stabilization and critical care.
• Monitor anesthetized patients and assist in surgical and emergency procedures.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including radiographs, bloodwork, cytology, and urinalysis.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment including endoscopy, CT, and ultrasound.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with clients regarding status and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Assist in training new team members and uphold hospital protocols.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Surgical assist

Education

Virginia LVT licensure

Tools

Endoscopy

CT

Ultrasound

Job description

Overnight LVT - Licensed Veterinary Technician: Full & Part-time

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and cases that keep the work interesting.

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Emergency

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team | Fredericksburg, VA

Position Type: Full-Time and Part-Time / Overnight

About Cladda

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and growing specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and cases that keep the work interesting.

The Opportunity

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cladda, you will be an integral part of our medical team, providing advanced nursing care in a fast-paced emergency setting. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes, and you will have access to cutting-edge technology to support high-quality care.

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients
• Triage incoming patients and assist with stabilization and critical care
• Monitor anesthetized patients and assist in surgical and emergency procedures
• Perform diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, bloodwork, cytology, and urinalysis
• Utilize advanced medical equipment, including endoscopy, CT, and ultrasound
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with clients regarding patient status and treatment plans
• Perform advanced technical skills, including but not limited to central line placement, nasogastric tube placement, urethral catheter placement, laceration repair and suturing, wound management and bandaging, and chest tube and feeding tube maintenance
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to ensure the best possible patient outcomes
• Assist in training new team members and ensuring adherence to hospital protocols

Additional training and mentorship is available for technicians looking to develop more advanced skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician certification in Virginia, or eligibility for licensure
• Previous experience in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and radiology
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for continuous learning, professional growth, and delivering outstanding patient care

What Cladda Offers

• Competitive salary with overnight differential
• 3 weeks of paid time off per year
• $1,500 annual continuing education allowance, plus 2 days of paid CE leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Licensing and certification fees fully covered
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Pet Discounts

Location

Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this role is:

35 - 45 USD per hour (Cladda Veterinary Team LLC)