Veterinary Technician - Primary Care

family health association of iran (fhai); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO and CE allowance

Life insurance and 401k with match

Uniform allowance

Metro discounts

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C. is looking for a compassionate veterinary technician to join their primary care team. This role involves providing high-level patient care while assisting veterinarians during exams and surgeries.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of handling venipuncture, and comfortable with anesthesia for both cats and dogs. The team values inclusivity and continuous learning, providing benefits including competitive compensation and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working as a veterinary technician strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented with solid technical skills.
• Skilled at all types of venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level patient and client care.
• Assist primary care veterinarians in the exam room and surgery.
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive culture.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Venipuncture

Anesthesia

Teamwork

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking a kind and compassionate veterinary technician to join our primary care team! If you have a passion for patient care and client connection – we’d love to meet you!

About the role

As a primary care veterinary technician, you will provide high level patient and client care while assisting primary care veterinarians in the exam room, on the treatment floor, and in general surgery. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, excels at communicating with both clients and peers, and has a solid foundation of technical skills to build on. Ideally, this person is skilled at all types of venipuncture and comfortable with anesthesia on both feline and canine patients. We are looking for a good cultural fit, so someone that enjoys being a productive team player and wants to keep learning is ideal.

Schedule

The schedule is four 10 hour shifts per week with a rotating Saturday. This is a full time position.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with match
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred (LVT, RVT, CVT)
• 1-2 years experience working as a veterinary technician strongly preferred.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

US Pay Range: $25 — $30 USD