Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

Atlasvet welcomes you to a culture defined by medical excellence and deep community trust. As an AAHA Accredited practice, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of care, a commitment that is clearly reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, demonstrating the high level of confidence our clients place in us. Our mission is to partner with pet owners in the Washington, DC area to provide compassionate small animal medicine. If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a trusted, high-quality medical environment, this is where you can begin doing your best work. Joining Atlasvet means you are joining a network that is deeply committed to your professional development. We believe in providing every teammate with the resources necessary to succeed and grow their career, ensuring team stability and consistency in workflow. You will find that veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultations and a supportive educational environment. For all teammates, there are established programs designed to help you achieve long-term career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, advancing into a leadership role, or mastering new medical techniques. Our status as an AAHA Accredited hospital ensures that the quality of medicine practiced here is constantly evaluated and refined. This commitment to superior patient care provides you with the chance to practice cutting‑edge small animal medicine. You will have the necessary tools and environment to deliver sophisticated diagnostics and treatment, including dedicated resources for Ultrasound and complex Surgery. This is a practice environment designed for professionals who prioritize advanced medical standards and client education above all else. Washington, DC is more than just the nation's capital; it is a dynamic, culturally rich metropolis that offers a world‑class lifestyle. You will be able to enjoy unmatched access to free museums, historic neighborhoods, and an unparalleled culinary scene. Whether you prefer vibrant city living, exploring the extensive parks and green spaces, or participating in the capital's unique intellectual environment, DC offers a high quality of life. We are confident that you will find Washington, DC a stimulating and rewarding place to call home. Major Duties Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in‑patient medical care—administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed. Anesthesia/Surgery — Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments. Dental — Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery. Radiology — Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email. Laboratory duties — Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor. Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools. Client communication for hospitalized patients — give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients. Client medical demonstrations / education — teach/educate clients on at home care procedures. Veterinary Technician appointments — blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post‑op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT. Clinic technician — assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check‑in to discharge. Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed — answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients. Assist in training and mentoring new team members. Assist with inventory control — informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies. Preparing prescriptions — dispensed medications & medication refills. If you're using NVDA, press NVDA key + space to enable focus mode to read the slider properly. Location Companion Animal Hospital of Oak Park South Bellmore Veterinary Group Animal Medical Center of Highland Village Richmond Valley Veterinary Practice Cole Veterinary Hospital at Harmony Livewell Animal Hospital of Kirkland #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlasvetdc