Veterinary Services

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Companion Animal Clinic - Fairfax Station - VA

Companion Animal ClinicOnsiteFull Time$30,000–$35,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician
LVT
RVT
CVT
Virginia
surgery
anesthesia monitoring
dentistry
treatment flow
client communication

Nice to have

Gold Standard Medicine
supportive team
highly skilled team
modern equipment
collaborative culture
mentorship

Role summary

Companion Animal Clinic in Fairfax Station, VA is seeking an experienced Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician. The role involves assisting veterinarians with patient care, including surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and treatment. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, performing diagnostics, maintaining medical records, and communicating with clients. The clinic emphasizes high-quality medicine, a collaborative culture, and technician utilization. Compensation ranges from $30.00-$35.00 per hour based on experience and skills. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, CE opportunities, and pet care discounts.

🐾 Seeking Experienced Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to Join Our Team at Companion Animal Clinic 🐾

🐾 Seeking Experienced Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to Join Our Team at Companion Animal Clinic 🐾

Location: Companion Animal Clinic | Fairfax Station, VA

Established 5 Doctor Practice Practicing Gold Standard Medicine

Schedule: Full-Time (see below for shift info)

Compensation: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience, credentials, surgical/dental skillset, and overall technical abilities)

At Companion Animal Clinic, we are here for the animals and here for our team. We recognize the passion, skill, and dedication veterinary technicians bring to patient care every day, and we believe in supporting that commitment with a collaborative hospital culture, strong technician utilization, excellent benefits, and continued professional growth opportunities. We are currently seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician who is confident in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, busy treatment flow, and client communication. This is an excellent opportunity for a technician looking to practice high-quality medicine alongside a supportive and highly skilled team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care, we would love to meet you.

Schedule Requirements

We are specifically seeking coverage for the following schedule needs:

Full time hours, between 30-40 hours a week

Every other Saturday required

A Day in the Life

Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures while maintaining efficient workflow throughout the hospital

Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures

Support dentistry procedures including dental cleanings, dental radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery

Provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized and recovering patients including medication administration, monitoring, IV catheter placement, and fluid therapy

Perform venipuncture and collect diagnostic samples for laboratory testing

Operate diagnostic equipment including digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound support, and in-house laboratory analyzers

Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, and patient documentation

Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding treatment plans, patient updates, medications, and post-operative care

Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care and maintain a positive hospital culture

Support and mentor veterinary assistants and newer team members when needed

Skills & Requirements

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia preferred, or RVT/LVT/CVT currently licensed in another state with the ability to transfer licensure to Virginia within 6 months or less

Strong experience in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and treatment flow preferred

Confident client communication skills and ability to multitask in a busy hospital setting

Strong knowledge of veterinary medical procedures, terminology, and patient care standards

Ability to compassionately handle and restrain animals, including fearful or stressed patients

Proficiency with veterinary software and medical documentation

Physical ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes

Benefits

Compensation

$30.00 – $35.00/hour based on experience, credentials, and skillset

Benefits for Full-Time Teammates

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Four (4) weeks of paid time off annually

Two (2) floating holidays

Continuing Education opportunities

Personalized development and career growth plans

Tuition assistance/student loan support

$150 annual uniform allowance

Discounted pet care

Industry-leading Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

About Our Hospital

Companion Animal Clinic is a full-service animal hospital located in Fairfax Station, Virginia. We are proud to practice the gold standard of veterinary medicine thanks to our experienced doctors, highly trained support staff, and strong commitment to patient care. Our five-doctor team has a wide range of professional interests and strongly encourages continued technician growth and skill development. We are passionate about creating an environment where technicians are trusted, highly utilized, and empowered to practice at the top of their abilities. Our hospital utilizes modern equipment including:

In-house laboratory

Digital radiography

Digital dental radiography

Ultrasound

Advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment

Most importantly, we have an experienced, collaborative team that truly values communication, teamwork, and exceptional medicine.

What Makes Our Hospital Special

Established hospital with a loyal and longstanding client base

Strong technician utilization and collaborative team culture

Experienced doctors who value mentorship and growth

High-quality surgical and dental medicine

Fast-paced hospital with excellent workflow and teamwork

Supportive environment focused on long-term career development

🔹 Learn more about our hospital and team here:https://companionanimalclinicvirginia.com/

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment

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