Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caring Hands Ashburn is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to deliver skilled patient care and excellent client service. The successful candidate will work with veterinarians on exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and will help maintain medical records.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, professional development opportunities, and a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends. Experience with lab work and radiographs is valued.

Qualifications

• LVT certification required and current licensure.
• 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

LVT handling

Compassionate animal care

Disease state knowledge

DEA/OSHA safety knowledge

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00- $40.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience, $3,000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday- Friday, No Weekends!

Caring Hands Ashburn is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to 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 Ashburn

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities

Key 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.

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 Ashburn

At Caring Hands, everything we do is driven by compassion and a deep sense of purpose. Our approach to veterinary care is transparent, personalized, and rooted in trust—attracting a team of passionate professionals who live out our core values every day.

We lead with integrity, act with reliability, and support each other—and you—with a true Go Team mindset. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where both pets and their people feel seen, heard, and cared for.

We’re dedicated to meeting the unique needs of every patient and client, fostering a sense of community inside and outside our hospitals. United by a shared mission, we’re here to help you and your pet thrive—together

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.