Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

North Oatland Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. Experience in animal care, client communication and veterinary procedures is valued, with a passion for improving pets' lives.

The role includes surgical assistance, anesthesia support, lab work and accurate medical records, with competitive benefits and a professional, compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with compassion.
• Knowledge of common disease states and alerting veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery.
• Safely restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with dispensing medications.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas and equipment clean, stocked and ready.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Patient care

Surgery assistance

Anesthesia

Radiographs

IV catheter placement

Laboratory work

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Salary: $25.00-$33.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Full or part time, must be available Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays.

North Oatland Animal Hospital 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 North Oatland Animal Hospital

• 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 North Oatland Animal Hospital

At North Oatlands Animal Hospital & Reproductive Center you can count on superior care and excellent service. We aim to assemble an expert team of veterinary professionals to provide the best possible healthcare for our patients. We have state of the art veterinary facilities and a clean, comfortable, efficient, environment. In addition, we maintain AAHA-accreditation. Does this sound like the place for you?

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.