Licensed Veterinary TechnicianFairfax 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!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.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.Induce and monitor anesthesia and perform endotracheal intubationPerform dental prophylaxis and obtain dental radiographsAdminister injectable, oral, and topical medicationsCollect and process laboratory samplesPlace IV catheters and administer fluid therapyAssist in surgical prep, monitoring, and recoveryManage hospitalized patients and treatment protocolsCapture high-quality radiographsPerform in-house lab testing including hematology, urinalysis, and cytologyAssist with advanced diagnostics and specialty referralsEducate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive careProvide discharge instructions and follow-up recommendationsBuild strong relationships with clients through compassion and communicationSupport and mentor assistants and newer team membersHelp improve workflow and patient care processesBe part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where everyone jumps in to helpWe work hard, move fast, and genuinely care about doing good medicine and each other.
We also believe:good teams communicate wellkindness mattersInclusivity is importanthumor helpsand nobody should dread coming to work every dayWe 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 busykeeps a sense of humor on tough daystreats coworkers with respectunderstands that veterinary medicine works best when the whole team supports each otherCompetitive 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.Required Qualifications:Active Virginia LVT licenseMinimum of two years of clinical veterinary experienceProficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistancePreferred Qualities:Strong communication and teamwork skillsReliability and adaptabilityAbility to multitask in a high-volume environmentPassion for patient care and continued learningPhysical Requirements:Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbsAbility to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workdayAbility to safely handle animals, equipment, and materialsVeterinary 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.
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This position is listed as part time and onsite.