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Position Overview
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Crozet, Virginia
Compensation: $19.00 - $25.00 / hour
Description
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Animal Wellness Center | Crozet, VA
Join Our Amazing Team as Our Newest Licensed Veterinary Technician!
At Animal Wellness Center, we're passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while fostering meaningful relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our collaborative team combines traditional veterinary medicine with integrative therapies to provide exceptional care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our growing team. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical skills, expand your knowledge in advanced medicine, or grow into future leadership opportunities, you'll find a team that is invested in your success.
Here is What Your day May Consist of:
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you'll play an integral role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting our veterinarians, clients, and fellow team members.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and other technical nursing skills within your credentialed scope of practice
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Safely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic pets (experience with exotics is a plus)
- Process laboratory samples and maintain accurate medical records
- Educate clients on medications, preventive care, prescription diets, wellness plans, and discharge instructions
- Reinforce veterinarian recommendations and promote exceptional client communication
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area, pharmacy, exam rooms, and patient wards
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment
- Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide outstanding patient care
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the hospital and patient care
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may change based on hospital needs.
Here is What You Will Bring to the Position:
- Current Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential or eligibility for licensure
- Previous veterinary experience preferred
- Strong technical nursing and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, collaborative team player
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when necessary
Here is What We Will Offer You:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Ready for your next Adventure to live your best Veterinary Lifestyle? Apply Today!!!
