Fairfax Animal Hospital·Falls Church, Virginia
The LVT will act as a clinical partner to veterinarians, performing technical tasks such as anesthesia monitoring, dental prophylaxis, and diagnostic imaging. They are also responsible for managing hospitalized patients and educating clients on treatments and preventive care.
Fairfax Animal Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia (a Washington D.C. suburb), was the first animal hospital in Fairfax County when beloved Dr.
Jerry Goldfarb opened the doors in 1945, and proudly continue to be repeat winners of Angie's list service awards!
Our team provides full-service animal care for companion animals, and recently added urgent care services to further assist the community.
We are able to offer high-quality mentorship from experienced veterinarians with special areas of interest in exotics, soft tissue surgery, wellness care, and basic orthopedic surgery, and welcome both new and experienced veterinary professionals to join our team!
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Use Your License.
Love Your Team.
Practice Great Medicine.
At Fairfax Animal Hospital, we believe Licensed Veterinary Technicians should be trusted, respected, and utilized to the full extent of their training, not just asked to “help hold.” We’re a busy, high-performing 2.5 doctor general practice/urgent care hospital that practices high-quality medicine while still managing to laugh, support each other, and keep the day moving when things get a little chaotic (because, well, veterinary med).
We’re looking for an LVT who is skilled, collaborative, adaptable, and enjoys being part of a genuinely supportive team.
Someone who loves patient care, communicates well, and can balance professionalism with personality.
If you’re searching for a clinic where: your skills are valued, your input matters, your coworkers actually help each other, and the culture is positive without being overly corporate… …you may fit in very well here.
We are currently hiring for full-time or part-time positions with competitive pay based on experience and opportunities for growth.
What You’ll Do: Actually Practice Like an LVT As an LVT at Fairfax Animal Hospital, you’ll be a true clinical partner to our veterinarians, helping deliver excellent patient care while utilizing your full technical skillset.
Clinical & Patient Care 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 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.
Candidates must hold an active Virginia LVT license and have a minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience. Proficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistance is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
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