Veterinary Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Caring Hands Merrifield is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role requires animal handling, communication with clients, and performing procedures under veterinary supervision.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan for full-time staff, with a competitive hourly wage ($25–$40) and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

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

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Salary: $25.00-$40.00 per hour dependent on experience and skills, $3000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8AM-8PM, Every other Saturday

Caring Hands Merrifield 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 Merrifield

• 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 Merrifield

At Caring Hands Animal Hospital, compassion and purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We provide transparent, personalized veterinary care, attracting a team of dedicated professionals who uphold our core values every day.

Our team leads with integrity, delivers reliable care, and supports one another—and you—with a true spirit of teamwork. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where both pets and their owners feel valued, understood, and cared for.

We go above and beyond to accommodate the unique needs of every pet and client, fostering a strong sense of community within and beyond our hospitals. With shared values and a unified mission, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

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.