Fairfax Animal Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician

• Diagnostics & imaging
• Capture high-quality radiographs
• Perform in-house lab testing including hematology, urinalysis, and cytology
• Assist with advanced diagnostics and specialty referrals

• Client communication & education
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations
• Build strong relationships with clients through compassion and communication

• Leadership & teamwork
• Support and mentor assistants and newer team members
• Help improve workflow and patient care processes
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where everyone jumps in to help

What our team is like

• We work hard, move fast, and genuinely care about doing good medicine and each other. We also believe:
• good teams communicate well
• kindness matters
• Inclusivity is important
• humor helps
• and nobody should dread coming to work every day

We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are intentional about hiring people who contribute positively to it.

Our ideal candidate is someone who

• enjoys staying busy
• keeps a sense of humor on tough days
• treats coworkers with respect
• understands that veterinary medicine works best when the whole team supports each other

Bonus points if you can place a catheter while answering questions and mentally planning your lunch order.

Benefits

• For full-Time team members
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 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

What you bring to the team

• Required qualifications
• Active Virginia LVT license
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Proficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistance

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

• Physical requirements
• 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

Veterinary medicine is demanding, rewarding, unpredictable, and occasionally powered entirely by caffeine and teamwork.

We’re looking for someone who wants to practice great medicine, continue growing their skills, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

If that sounds like your kind of environment, we’d love to meet you.

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.