Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service in our Arlington, VA hospital.

The ideal candidate has LVT certification and experience in animal care, communication with clients, and veterinary procedures. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and a 401(k). A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to 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 care

Client communication

Medical procedures

Record-keeping

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Radiography

In-house lab

Job description

Salary: $25.00-45.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill. $3000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday- Friday, Full-time

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Caring Hands Clarendon

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time offand a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Sign on bonus

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintainaccuratemedical records andassistwith medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelinesat all times.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Caring Hands Merrifield

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.