Lakewood Animal Hospital (VA)·Locust Grove, 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.
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 Lakewood Animal Hospital Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and medical and surgical care as necessary during their lifetime. As a new team member, you will be met with a team that works together, supports each other, and loves our patients! We celebrate our successes—both personal and professional—and support each other on tough days. This support means that our hospital is ready to welcome you with open arms or provide support and mentorship to a new graduate. 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 hold a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification and be able to handle animals compassionately. Candidates should be knowledgeable about common disease states and familiar 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.
