Veterinary Technician

Caring Hands Animal Hospital; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and 401(k) for full-time

Job summary

Caring Hands Ashburn is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves assisting veterinarians, performing lab work, radiographs, anesthesia, and maintaining records in a fast-paced clinic.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff. Hours are Monday–Friday, 32–40 hours weekly, with no weekends.

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 handling

Client communication

Lab work

Anesthesia

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Medication dispensing

Equipment maintenance

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

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

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 32-40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30AM-8PM, No Weekends!

Caring Hands Ashburn 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 Ashburn

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

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.
• 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.