LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS & VETERINARY ASSISTANTS

Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Charlottesville, VA: Come join our amazing team of friendly, knowledgeable animal care professionals and make a difference in the lives of people and their pets! Busy 5 doctor practice seeks motivated, team-oriented Licensed Veterinary Technician
Job Duties for Licensed Veterinary Technician
* Know and use appropriate safety precautions for gas anesthesia and dentistry.
* Complete dental cleanings, including digital dental xray's.
* Collect blood and process all lab samples for either in-house or out-of-house laboratories.
* Read and interpret patient chart and ICU sheet, perform required treatments, and follow veterinarian’s orders accurately.
* Provide injections, collect samples, and perform all treatments and record all events in the patient's computerized record.
* Assist the doctor in all areas of patient care.

All candidates should be able to provide exceptional customer service, lift at least 50 pounds, mutli-task, have computer literacy skills, and have a clean, professional appearance. Compensation based on experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, IRA, CE allowance for LVT's, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays, contact: cvillevethospital@gmail.com (Posted 06/20/2019)

Charlottesville, VA: Small animal practice, AAHA accredited in central Virginia, has an opening for an experienced LVT who is down to earth, has superior communication skills and loves to build lasting relationships with clients. As a well-rounded and valuable member of the team, you will enjoy a great benefits package including health insurance, 401K, uniform allowance, paid time off AND continuing education benefits. Our hospital is a successful and established practice with advanced surgical and dental services, diagnostic ultrasound, digital dental and full body radiographs. Sign on bonus! Please contact: Cherish Kaylor, Practice Manager, 434-973-6146, cherish.kaylor@albemarlevet.com (posted 10/11/2019)

Fredericksburg, VA:  Full time and Part-Time LVT / Vet Tech / licensed veterinary technician position available for a high volume, multi-service veterinary hospital. We are looking for the following qualities in our applicants:
-Great communication skills
-Ability to multi-task
-Positive attitude
-Willing to go above and beyond job description
-Team approach to completing tasks
-Problem solving
Benefit package available with this full time position, to include:
-Health/Dental benefits
-Discounted pet care
-Retirement plan
-Uniforms provided
-CE stipend
-license renewal
3-4 day work week. Some evenings and Saturdays (every 3rd) are required. Pay rate commensurate with experience. If you are interested in joining our team, please feel free to submit a resume and references to White Oak Animal Hospital, Attn: Ashley, 10 Walsh Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405; call 540-374-0462, or e-mail woah@woahvets.com. (Posted on 07/11/2019)

Gainesville, VA: Stonewall Veterinary Clinic in Gainesville, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or Assistant Vet Tech to join our busy, 7 doctor, small privately owned animal clinic located in Gainesville VA. We can proudly say that we are a fantastic place to work and our staff is close-knit. You will have a set schedule every week. We care for and treat our patients like family. We are offer generous benefits including PTO, pet discounts, 401K, and health & dental insurance. Salary is negotiable. We will consider new graduates! We are a busy practice so you will develop and use skills in surgical assistance, in-house lab work, radiographs, medications dispense, client education. Familiar with Avimark software is a plus! For additional information please contact  Becky Turner by calling  703-754-9888 or email clinic@stonewallvet.com (Posted 10/08/2019)

Gainesville, VA: Companion Animal Clinic Gainesville, VA has an immediate opening for either a FT or PT Veterinary Assistant or Technician. Serving the local community for 40 years, our clientele is growing and we are in need of help! Looking for a LVT or Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of two years experience. Our equipment includes full in-house laboratory including Idexx Procyte, Catalyst and SediVue, a new ultrasound, an excellent digital x-ray, dental machine and Storz endoscope. Competitive salary, health insurance, dental insurance, holiday pay and a Simple Plan retirement plan. Must be punctual, get along well with other team members, able to work in a fast paced environment and attention to detail. For additional information contact Catherine at clcac11@gmail.com or Phone: 703-754-8387 (Posted 9/26/2019)

Glen Allen, VA (Richmond Area): Springfield Veterinary Center is currently seeking an experienced Full-Time, Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are an AAHA certified, progressive, fast-paced, well respected small animal practice in the West End of Richmond. We are a full service Veterinary facility which also specializes in Canine Reproductive Medicine. We offer a very competitive salary and benefit package, which includes PTO, full medical, dental, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as an employer sponsored retirement plan. Please contact: Terri Escobar, terri@springfieldvetcenter.com, 804-270-7274 (posted 08/30/2019)

Purcellville, VA: Looking for LVT or DVM to collect and process blood donations. Seasoned staff needed.Position includes establishing and maintaining professional relationships with our donor families and sites. Growth opportunities available. We are excited to become a multi-location national network for humane and reliable animal blood products. Jocelyn Pratt Director 540-338-7387 press option #3 or email at Jocelyn@blueridgevets.com (posted 10/15/2019)

Richmond, VA:  The Richmond SPCA seeks a full-time LVT for our full-service hospital, which provides affordable care to income-qualified pet guardians, as well as pets adopted from our center and those in the care of local government shelters. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to provide lifesaving care regardless of financial barriers. Applicants must hold a LVT license and current State of Virginia license. Surgical experience and experience in a shelter or fast-paced hospital preferred. No nights or weekends. Please complete the Richmond SPCA employment application and email it, along with your resume, to Lindsay Brockman at lbrockman@richmondspca.org. (Posted 10/07/2019)

Salem, VA: Salem Animal Hospital located in Salem, Virginia is currently seeking Veterinary Assistants and a Full Time LVT to join our well established and growing small animal practice! We are a practice focused on both a high level of medical care as well as customer service. Our experienced, friendly staff is committed to providing high quality medicine with an emphasis on preventative care and client education to ensure a positive experience for pets and their owners.

We are seeking detailed-oriented & compassionate people to join our team. The hospital has an in-house lab, digital imaging, laser therapy, surgical suite, digital dental imaging, ultrasound, etc. We are a well-established, privately owned, full-service small animal hospital. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, have strong communication skills, & be able to multi-task with a positive attitude. Must love animals and share our commitment to providing the highest quality of care as well as exceptional client service. LVT responsibilities include (but not limited to): venipuncture, IV catheter placement, dentistry, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, lab procedures, nursing care, etc. Assistant's responsibilities include (but not limited to): patient monitoring, restraint, lab work, inventory, feeding, walking, record keeping, cleaning cages, laundry, heavy lifting, etc. Receptionists responsibilities include (but not limited to) managing multi-line phones, booking appointments, processing payments, greeting clients, filing, checking patients in & out, etc. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. LVT must hold a current VA veterinary technology license. Must be able to work some weekends & some holidays. Salary and benefits package based on experience, knowledge, & skills. Email resumes to salemanimalhospital@gmail.com (Posted 07/02/2019)

Newport News, VA: Colony Animal Hospital, located in Newport News, Virginia, seeks to add an experienced Licensed (or license pending) Veterinary Technician to our team. Our hospital is an AAHA accredited small animal and exotic practice. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional quality of veterinary medical care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients, for over 50 years. We have 3 veterinarians on staff; the Medical Director was a Diplomate of the ABVP for 30 years. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to work with minimal supervision in both an independent and team environment, proficient in prioritizing and multitasking, and one who desires continuous growth -both professionally and personally. The focus of the veterinary technician is to support the veterinarian through medical evaluation, surgical assisting, monitoring, laboratory procedures, digital radiography, anesthesiology, dentistry and inventory control. Members of our veterinary technical staff also take a lead role in client education. Our veterinarians, in turn, support our technicians by utilizing all of their technical skills and encouraging growth through education. So yes, we’re looking for ‘SUPER WOMAN’! Careers with Colony Animal Hospital offer a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience, paid time off, uniform scrubs, a continuing education allowance, paid CE time off, 401K, paid state license and association dues, veterinary service discounts and more. To apply: please send cover letter and resume by mail to Jane Piske at Colony Animal Hospital, 13187 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602; by fax to 757-877-1807; by email to jpiske@colonyvet.com; or locally you may apply in person at the above address. No phone inquiries regarding this position please. (Posted 07/11/2019)

Norfolk, VA: High volume mobile spay/neuter program in Southeastern VA seeks a licensed veterinary technician. Full time, flexible schedule, competitive pay, excellent benefits available. Must be strongly committed to animal protection. Humane animal handling skills a must. For additional information please call 757-622-7382 or email jobopenings@petaf.org. To view the complete job description and apply online, please visit: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2290668  (Posted 07/09/2019)

Vienna, VA: Veterinary Technician: Full or Part Time Monday through Friday, No evenings or weekends, Animal Dental Clinic in Vienna, VA is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team. ADC is one of the few animal dentistry and oral surgery specialty clinics in the DC metro area. Our goal is to ensure every animal we treat has a healthy and pain free mouth. We are looking for an LVT to assist our growing practice. Having previous dental experience is a plus, but not necessary.
Animal Care Duties
 Provide compassionate, humane care to the animals both pre- and post-op
 Collect blood samples as necessary and run appropriate in-house lab tests (knowledge of IDEXX lab equipment helpful)
 Assist in inventory of medical supplies
 Ensure medications are stored and administered in accordance with Virginia law
 Place IV catheters, give injections and monitor patients under general anesthesia
 Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and to stand or kneel for periods of time
 Surgery: surgical prep, doctor assistance, sterilize and maintain all surgical instruments and/or equipment and surgical room
 Anesthesia: induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery
 Various housekeeping duties

Experience: 1 to 3 years working in a clinical setting
Requirements for this position are as follows:
 Must be currently licensed or able to be licensed as a veterinary technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia, OR in the last year of a certified veterinary technician program.
 Possess excellent skills in anesthesia, written/verbal communication, and record keeping.
 Have a positive and compassionate attitude.
 Work well independently and as a team member.
 Be honest, reliable, and a strong leader.
 Willingness to learn

The ideal candidate will be an energetic individual with one to three years of veterinary experience. Experience in small animal anesthesia is a plus.

Compensation package is commensurate with experience and skill level ($16 – 30/hour). Paid holidays, CE, Personal Time Off (PTO), performance and longevity bonuses, health insurance compensation, and 401K benefits for full time. Option for 4-day workweek possible. Paid time off between Christmas and New Years Day.If interested, please send resume to info@adcva.com. No phone calls, please. (Posted 07/18/2019)

Waynesboro, VA: The Wildlife Center of Virginia is currently accepting applications for a full-time, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician.

• 2-3 years of small animal experience.
• 1 year of wildlife, exotics, zoo, or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience (preferred).
• Research experience (preferred).
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to protection of wildlife and the environment.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment and animals up to 50 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary starts at $34,000.
• Health insurance (half paid by the Wildlife Center).
• Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Pension plan to qualifying employees.
• Continuing Education (CE) opportunities.
• Cost of license and CWR examination.

Please email cover letter, résumé, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ernesto Dominguez at: edominguez@wildlifecenter.org
Materials can also be mailed to:
The Wildlife Center of Virginia
P.O. Box 1557
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Attention: Dr. Ernesto Dominguez
(Posted 09/4/2019)

Williamsburg, VA: Full or part time LVT position available in historic Williamsburg, VA! The Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic is a private, family owned practice looking for an experienced LVT to join and compliment our enthusiastic team! The position offers competitive pay with a benefits package including a CE stipend, flexible scheduling, paid vacation and much more! Please no phone enquiries! Send resume and cover letter to williamsburgvetclinic@outlook.com (Posted 07/22/2019)