Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Job Description

Our focus on preventative medicine and wellness enriches our patients lives so they can provide their families long-term companionship. Working together as a team, we strive to provide quality customer service, and customized treatment recommendations, diagnostic testing and the best possible individualized patient care.


We have an immediate full time opening for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician who feels rewarded after a day of interacting with clients and paying attention to all the little details that make their pet's care complete. Our technicians are encouraged to continue learning, to use their skills, and to enjoy their jobs.


Job duties include but are not limited to: triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of laboratory samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of hospitalized cases, administration of medications, assisting the veterinarian in exams effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparations and assistance, anesthetic management, dentistry, snuggling post-op patients, and getting purrs and slobbery kisses.


Work-life balance is important to our hospital; our schedule is flexible including evening, weekend and daytime hours.

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Uniform Allowances

• Compensation
• Base salary of $20 - $24 per hour (DOE)
• Eligible for periodic bonus

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.


Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together


Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together


NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com


- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication


- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com


- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.