Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lead Surgical Lvt

Towne Animal Clinic – Leesburg, VA

64 A Plaza St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

$30–$35/hour (based on experience)

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus for the right candidate

Lead surgery. Elevate patient care. Grow your career.

Are you a licensed veterinary technician who thrives in surgery and loves leading a team? Our lead surgical LVT is relocating, and we're looking for a passionate, skilled technician to step into a key leadership role in our hospital.

In this position, you'll spend ~98% of your time in surgery, acting as the driver of our surgical department —ensuring smooth workflows, exceptional patient care, and a positive, collaborative team environment.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate daily surgical operations
• Prepare patients for surgery and oversee anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain efficient surgical flow and scheduling
• Mentor and train team members in surgical best practices
• Adapt to different doctors' surgical styles and pace
• Prepare estimates and communicate effectively with the team
• Oversee equipment maintenance and surgical suite readiness
• Delegate tasks to ensure seamless, team-based care

Who you are

• Licensed veterinary technician (LVT)
• Passionate about surgery and patient care
• A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and teaching
• Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Committed to continuous learning and advancing your skills

About us

Towne Animal Clinic is a full-service, high-tech veterinary hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and a supportive, team-first culture.

• 7 veterinarians (and growing!)
• Strong focus on collaboration, mentorship, and longevity
• Leadership committed to mental health and work-life balance
• A true sense of community—inside and outside the clinic

Why you'll love working here

• Flexible scheduling: 3, 4, or 5-day work week + rotating Saturdays
• Structured, tiered training with clear growth paths
• Supportive, people-first culture
• Long-tenured team and strong leadership support (little turn over)

Our facility & capabilities

We're equipped with advanced tools to support high-quality medicine:

• Digital radiology & digital dental x-ray
• Ultrasound & echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Fully equipped surgical suites (soft tissue & orthopedic)
• Surgeries performed 5 days/week

Procedures include:

C-sections, AI/surgical AI, mastectomies, TPLO, lumpectomies, spay/neuter, SOOOOOOO many dentals and more

Additional services & equipment:

• Bair Hugger warming systems
• Cold laser therapy
• Chemotherapy services
• Melanoma vaccine

Facility:

• 2 dental tables
• 2 surgical tables

We utilize Cornerstone EMR for efficient, paperless workflows.

Hospital hours

• Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (rotating)
• Sunday: Closed

Ready to step into a leadership role in surgery?

If you're passionate about surgical excellence and want to make a real impact on both patients and your team, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and grow with us at Towne Animal Clinic.