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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Locust Grove, VAOnsitePart Time$30–$38 /hrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • LVT license
  • Virginia
  • small animal practice
  • patient care
  • technical skills
  • diagnostics
  • dentistry
  • surgery
  • anesthesia

Nice to have

  • radiology
  • laboratory procedures
  • venipuncture
  • IV catheter placement
  • recent graduates

Role summary

Lakewood Animal Hospital in Locust Grove, Virginia, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for their small animal practice. This full-time or part-time role involves technical skills in outpatient care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care. The ideal candidate is confident, communicative, and values high-quality medicine and collaborative patient care. Responsibilities include supporting veterinarians, performing technical procedures, monitoring patients, maintaining medical records, and communicating with clients. Experience in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and lab procedures is preferred. Compensation is $30-$38/hour, with sign-on and relocation bonuses.

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Lakewood Animal HospitalFull-Time or Part-Time | $30–$38/hour | No Weekends

Lakewood Animal Hospital is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our small animal practice in Locust Grove, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to use your technical skills across outpatient care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, and hospitalized patient care while working closely with our veterinarians and support team.

We are looking for an LVT who is confident in their technical abilities, communicates well, and values high-quality medicine and efficient, collaborative patient care. Experienced technicians and recent graduates are both encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Full-time or part-time opportunities are available. We prefer 10-hour shifts, generally 7:45 AM–6:00 PM, with scheduling based on position and hospital needs. No weekend hours!

Compensation & Bonuses: $30–$38 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level.

  • $1,500 sign-on bonus
  • $1,500 relocation bonus for eligible candidates relocating to the area

    • Responsibilities

    Licensed Veterinary Technicians at Lakewood have an active role in patient care and are encouraged to fully utilize their technical training and skills. Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting veterinarians with appointments, treatments, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, recovery, and hospitalized patient care
  • Performing technical procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory testing, diagnostic radiographs, medication administration, and patient monitoring
  • Recognizing changes in patient condition and communicating findings promptly to the veterinarian
  • Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating professionally with clients regarding patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up
  • Maintaining organized, clean, and properly stocked treatment, surgical, dental, and examination areas while following hospital and regulatory standards
  • Following hospital protocols and applicable safety and regulatory requirements

    • Qualifications

    Candidates must:

  • Hold a current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or be eligible for licensure in Virginia
  • Demonstrate safe and appropriate handling of dogs and cats
  • Have a working knowledge of common disease processes and patient monitoring
  • Be able to recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns appropriately to the veterinarian
  • Have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a clinical setting
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and coworkers

    • Experience with anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement is preferred. Recent LVT graduates who are looking to continue developing these skills are also encouraged to apply.

    Benefits

    Eligible full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee discounts on veterinary care and products
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities

    • About Lakewood Animal Hospital

    Lakewood Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice serving Locust Grove and the surrounding communities. Our services include preventive and wellness care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, treatment of illness and injury, and urgent care.

    Our LVTs are an important part of our medical team, and we value their training, technical knowledge, and contributions to patient care. We emphasize high-quality medicine, clear communication, efficiency, and collaboration while providing technicians opportunities to use and continue developing their clinical skills.

    Lakewood Animal Hospital is committed to maintaining a professional and inclusive workplace and providing equitable opportunities for qualified applicants.

    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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