Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville·Centreville, Virginia
Support veterinarians with patient exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery while ensuring safe animal handling. Perform technical duties including lab work and radiographs while maintaining accurate medical records and communicating with clients.
$26.00-35.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill.
Full or Part time, Two 10 hour work days Caring Hands Centreville is hiring a part or full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Caring Hands Centreville A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees Professional development opportunities
Sign on bonus
Key
Responsibilities: Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Caring Hands Centreville Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory 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.
Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with the ability to handle animals compassionately. Requires knowledge of common disease states and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Market context
Licensed Veterinary Technician roles in Virginia typically draw steady demand from clinics and specialty practices that need support with surgery, anesthesia, and patient care. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a Virginia LVT license and can show at least a year of hands-on surgical and anesthesia experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license history and prepare examples of anesthesia and surgical workflow experience before applying.