What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVT Team Lead position at North American Veterinary Blood Bank?
LVT/ Team Lead – Richmond, VA
Pay: $22.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience and licensure.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
The North American Veterinary Blood Bank (NAVBB) is the largest community-based veterinary blood bank in the country, and we do things differently. We never cage or warehouse donors. Instead, we partner with caring pet owners and their healthy dogs to donate blood that saves thousands of animals in critical need each year.
Why This Role Matters
Every blood draw you perform has the potential to save multiple lives. Last year alone, our teams helped save over 7,200 animals facing emergencies, surgeries, and life-threatening conditions. This isn't just a job. It's a mission you'll feel good about every day.
Grow Our Richmond Team
Our Richmond office opened in April 2026. As Team Lead, you'll join a growing team and help shape its standards and culture as it develops. Each day starts at our Richmond office, where the team loads the company vehicle before heading out to off-site donation locations.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of 3 at our office and at off-site donation drives, while staying hands-on with daily operations
- Perform jugular blood collections on canine donors and develop advanced phlebotomy skills
- Manage day-to-day team activities, including mentoring, scheduling, and workflow
- Conduct pre-donation health screenings to ensure donor safety and eligibility
- Oversee processing, labeling, and proper storage of blood products
- Complete and supervise quality control checks to maintain safety and compliance standards
- Represent your team in leadership meetings and collaborate with team leads across the organization
What You Bring
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) strongly preferred
- Proven phlebotomy experience in a veterinary clinical or hospital setting
- Previous management or team leadership experience
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities
- Strong communication skills with your team, other department leads, and upper management
- Comfort and confidence working with large, energetic dogs
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for extended periods
- A team-first attitude and genuine passion for animal welfare
What Makes This Role Unique
✓ Lifestyle You've Earned: No overnights, weekends, holidays, or emergencies
✓ Technical Mastery: You'll become exceptionally skilled at advanced phlebotomy and blood product handling
✓ Leadership That Matters: You'll be in the field with your team, not behind a desk. You'd never ask your team to do something you wouldn't do yourself.
✓ High Standards: There's no room for "close enough" when animals' lives depend on every collection
✓ A Team That Cares: Work alongside people who are committed to the mission and to each other
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match after 6 months
- Two weeks of paid time off per year (accrued)
- All major holidays off
- Pet bereavement policy
Perfect for Dog Lovers
Richmond's extensive trail systems, James River Park, and dog-friendly culture mean you can enjoy your own dogs as much as you help others. With our schedule, you'll actually have time to do it.
Ready to save lives on a schedule that respects yours? Apply today.
Ability to Relocate: Richmond, VA 23220
Work Location: In person
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $32