Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Staples Mill Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative, jump-in-and-help environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $32 - 36 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 5/8 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday - NO WEEKENDS, NO ON-CALLS.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Virginia
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Virginia **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Client education and communication

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose Staples Mill Animal Hospital?

Staples Mill Animal Hospital is a 6-doctor small animal practice in Woodbridge, VA with a reputation that's rare these days: low turnover, no drama, and a team that actually likes each other. This is the kind of place where management listens, ideas get implemented, issues get addressed quickly, and people typically stay for years.


The clinical environment is high-volume and fast-paced - 30-minute appointments, surgery Monday through Thursday and a strong emphasis on diagnostics. Techs work to the top of their license here: full-mouth digital dental rads are mandatory on every dental patient, in-house cytology runs through an AI-assisted IDEXX Imagist, and wellness panels are a major part of the practice's diagnostic culture. There's also an ultrasound on site for basics, plus a traveling ultrasound group that comes in regularly for more advanced imaging. Surgical cases include soft tissue, extracapsular cruciate repairs, mass removals, and occasional urgent cases - with true emergencies generally referred out.

Located just outside Washington, D.C., Woodbridge offers suburban comfort with easy metro access - an ideal place to build both a career and a life without the cost or pace of the city itself.

Apply today - we look forward to hearing from you!

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$32-$36 USD

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