Fairfax Animal Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician

The role

An LVT will act as a clinical partner to veterinarians to deliver patient care. Duties include anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, administering medications, and managing hospitalized patients.

What you will do

• Induce and monitor anesthesia and perform endotracheal intubation
• Perform dental prophylaxis and obtain dental radiographs
• Administer injectable, oral, and topical medications
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Place IV catheters and administer fluid therapy
• Assist in surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery
• Manage hospitalized patients and treatment protocols
• Capture high-quality radiographs
• Perform in-house lab testing including hematology, urinalysis, and cytology
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care

Required qualifications

• Active Virginia LVT license
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistance
• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to safely handle animals, equipment, and materials

Nice to have

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and adaptability
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
• Passion for patient care and continued learning

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) eligibility with employer contribution
• Continuing education allowance
• LVT tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Scrub allowance
• Employee pet discounts
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Wellness resources

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. They combine clinical insight with operational strength to support their teams.