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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Overnight Hospitalization (Cats Only)
Full-Time | 3 x 13-hour shifts | Just Cats Clinic | Reston, VA
$40/hour 3-night work week no ICU chaos (for Licensed Veterinary Technicians).
$30/hour 3-night work week no ICU chaos (for non-licensed)
Care for stable hospitalized cats with a capped caseload and strong doctor support.
Just Cats Clinic is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for our overnight hospitalization team. This role is focused on monitoring and caring for stable patients overnight in a structured, well-supported environment.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and care for hospitalized feline patients overnight
- Administer medications, fluids, and treatments per established plans
- Monitor vitals, pain scores, and patient comfort
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Communicate with the on-call veterinarian as needed (primarily phone-based support, but DVM will come in if needed)
- Ensure a clean, organized, and low-stress environment for patients
Patient Load
- Stable patients only (no ICU/critical cases)
- Maximum of 6 hospitalized patients overnight
Schedule
- Full-Time: 3 x 13-hour overnight shifts
- Clinic open 365 days/year
- Rotating weekends and holidays
Compensation
- $35-40/hour
Benefits (Full-Time)
- Health insurance (including HSA options)
- Simple IRA with 3% employer match
- Paid time off
- CE allowance
- Licensing reimbursement
- Employee pet care discounts
Why This Role is Different
- Feline-only medicine (AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly Practice – Gold)
- No ICU/critical care cases
- Capped caseload (max 6 patients)
- Direct access to on-call veterinarian
- Structured, predictable overnight workflow
- Designed to be sustainable and low-burnout
Who You Are
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT)
- Comfortable with hospitalized patient care and monitoring
- Strong attention to detail and independent decision-making
- Calm, organized, and able to manage overnight workflow
- Committed to high-quality, low-stress feline care
About Us
Just Cats Clinic is a privately owned, feline-only hospital in Reston, VA, open 365 days a year. We provide primary care, dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, urgent care, and overnight hospitalization, with a focus on high-quality medicine and a supportive team environment.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- ER: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Valid Veterinary Technician License in Virginia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40