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Veterinary Services, Animal Healthcare

Veterinary Technician

Falls Church, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 22 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • LVT
  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • patient care
  • exams
  • surgery
  • anesthesia
  • recovery

Nice to have

  • integrity
  • reliable care
  • supportive environment
  • diversity
  • inclusion

Role summary

Caring Hands Merrifield is seeking a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves supporting veterinarians with various procedures, safely handling animals, communicating with clients, performing technical duties like lab work and radiography, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a clean and stocked environment. Qualifications include LVT certification, animal handling skills, knowledge of common diseases, and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Veterinary Technician

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

Schedule: Full-time role, 32-40 hours per week. Monday- Friday 8AM-8PM, Every other Saturday

Caring Hands Merrifield 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 Merrifield

  • 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
  • [one additional differentiating benefit]

    • 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 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.

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