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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lakewood Animal Hospital (VA)·Locust Grove, Virginia

$30 - $38/hrFull TimePart TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 13 days ago
Practice for this role

Licensed Veterinary Technician · $30 - $38/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -10% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Virginia ($33.31/hr, n=7592)
$0.01/hr · p10p90 · $1,170/hr
this role: $30.00/hrmedian $33.31/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 7,592 posted healthcare roles in Virginia rates. This role sits in the 43rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% below the Virginia median for similar positions.

Support veterinarians with patient care, surgical procedures, anesthesia, and recovery while maintaining accurate medical records. Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, and injections while ensuring a clean and stocked clinical environment.

Veterinary Technician Salary

  • $30-$38/hr. based on experience and skill set. $1,500 sign on bonus
  • Schedule:
  • Full-time or part-time, 10-hour shifts preferred (7:45-6:00 PM). No weekend hours! Lakewood Animal Hospital is hiring a 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 Lakewood Animal Hospital 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
  • 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.

Qualifications

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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification and possess the ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledge of common disease states and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Injections
  • Patient care
  • Radiographs
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Client communication
  • Animal handling
  • Animal restraint
  • IV catheter placement
  • Medical records maintenance
  • Medication dispensing
  • Surgery assistance
  • Veterinary procedures
  • Lab work

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan
  • Sign on bonus
  • Professional development opportunities

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$30 - $38/hr
Location
Locust Grove, Virginia
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
LA

Hiring organization

Lakewood Animal Hospital (VA)

VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital is committed to to serve our community by working to keep your pet healthy and happy. Our doctors and skilled support staff do their best to make sure you and your pet enjoy many healthy years together. We know how important your pet is to you!

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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Virginia LVT roles need licensed experience

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.

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