Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners

Arlington, VAFull time
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Pay
$25 to $45
an hour
Location
Arlington, VA
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 2
18 days ago
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About the company

Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; handle animals; communicate with clients; perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
  • Maintain medical records, assist with medication dispensing, and keep treatment areas and equipment ready.

What you need

  • Requires Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification, the ability to handle animals safely and compassionately, knowledge of common disease states, and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Key skills

LVT certificationanimal careclient communicationveterinary procedurescommon disease statesDEAOSHA

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Perks

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

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Veterinary Technician Salary: $25.00-45.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill. $3000 sign on bonus Schedule: Monday- Friday, Full-time Caring Hands Clarendon 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 Caring Hands Clarendon 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. 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 Caring Hands Merrifield 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. #LVTECH

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