Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Herndon Animal Medical Center

At Herndon Animal Medical Center, we believe great care starts with really knowing the pets and families we serve. Every visit is personal, not just a number on the schedule. Great medicine here starts with a great team: our doctors, technicians, assistants, and client service crew work together, and we've built a culture around communication, respect, and speaking up for the patient in front of you. If you bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and genuine care for people and animals, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

As an LVT here, you're not just following orders, you're a clinical partner our doctors trust and rely on. This is a role with real responsibility, real variety, and real room to use everything you learned to get licensed. On any given day, you might:

• Work directly alongside our doctors through appointments, exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures. Your clinical judgment matters here, not just your hands.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, give injections, and administer medications with confidence and a gentle touch.
• Run point on anesthesia: prepping patients, monitoring vitals through surgery, and guiding them safely through recovery.
• Assist with surgical prep and dental procedures, keeping things sterile, efficient, and safe.
• Take radiographs and dental x-rays and help interpret diagnostic imaging alongside the doctor.
• Run in-house labs and prep samples headed to outside reference labs. Accuracy here directly shapes a patient's treatment plan.
• Keep a close eye on hospitalized patients and flag any status changes to the doctor before they become bigger problems.
• Talk directly with clients about their pet's care, home instructions, and follow-up.
• Keep medical records precise and support smooth pharmacy workflows, because good documentation is good medicine.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready to go at a moment's notice.
• Mentor veterinary assistants and newer teammates, helping build the same skills and confidence someone helped you build.

Who We're Looking For

• Current Virginia LVT license is required.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong technical chops across patient care, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics.
• A clear communicator with clients, doctors, and teammates alike.
• Someone who stays organized and composed even when the day goes sideways.
• Detail-oriented, especially when it comes to medical records — the little things matter.
• A team player who shows up, follows through, and takes ownership.
• Genuinely coachable and always looking to sharpen your skills.
• Comfortable with computers and practice management software.
• Able to safely lift and restrain pets as needed.

What You Get in Return

• $27–$34/hour, based on experience and skill level.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education support and license reimbursement — we invest in your license staying strong.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee pet care discounts (yes, for your own pets).
• Real training and professional development, not just a binder you skim once.
• A team that's got your back, focused on great care and great people.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time; No nights or weekends

Location: In person — Herndon, VA

Virginia Veterinary Technician License required