Elite Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Anesthesia & Care

Fairfax Animal Hospital - Licensed Veterinary Technician Fairfax 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 we 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. Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) At Fairfax Animal Hospital, we believe Licensed Veterinary Technicians should be trusted, respected, and utilized to the full extent of their training, not just asked to "help hold." 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. What You’ll Do: Clinical & Patient Care Induce and monitor anesthesia and perform endotracheal intubation Perform dental prophylaxis and obtain dental radiographs Administer injectable, oral, and topical medications Collect and process laboratory samples Place IV catheters and administer fluid therapy Assist in surgical prep, monitoring, and recovery Manage hospitalized patients and treatment protocols Capture high-quality radiographs Perform in-house lab testing including hematology, urinalysis, and cytology Assist with advanced diagnostics and specialty referrals Client Communication & Education Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care Provide discharge instructions and follow-up recommendations Build strong relationships with clients through compassion and communication Leadership & Teamwork Support and mentor assistants and newer team members Help improve workflow and patient care processes Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where everyone jumps in to help What Our Team Is Like We work hard, move fast, and genuinely care about doing good medicine and each other. We also believe: Good teams communicate well Kindness matters Inclusivity is important No one should dread coming to work every day We 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: Keeps a sense of humor on tough days Treats coworkers with respect Understands that veterinary medicine works best when the whole team supports each other Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Competitive compensation based on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Supplemental insurance options 401(k) eligibility with employer contribution Continuing education allowance Paid holidays and paid time off Training and professional growth opportunities Employee referral bonus program Wellness resources What You Bring to the Team Required Qualifications Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience Proficiency in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, and surgical assistance Preferred Qualities Strong communication and teamwork skills Reliability and adaptability Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment Passion for patient care and continued learning Physical Requirements Ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday Ability to safely handle animals, equipment, and materials Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Fairfax Animal Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. 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