What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Sycamore Veterinary Hospital?
Overview
🐾 We're Hiring a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician! 🐾
📍 Location: Sycamore Veterinary Hospital13217 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, Virginia 23113🌐 sycamorevet.net
💵 Compensation:
$25 - $30/hour — commensurate with experience!
🕒 Schedule:
Flexible 3, 4, or 5-day workweek🗓 One Saturday per month (8 AM–2 PM)🏥 Office Hours:Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 6 PMSaturday: 8 AM – 2 PM
🐶 Who We Are:
We’re a 7-doctor practice offering everything from soft tissue & orthopedic surgery to laser therapy and more.
Our culture is built on mentorship, open communication, and a supportive leadership style.
🌟 What We Offer:
Fear Free 🐱
Training provided if you’re not already Fear Free certified
Phovia (fluorescent light therapy for skin healing!)
Career growth & CE encouraged for all positions 📚
Tech used: Cornerstone software & Zoetis lab equipment
🛠️ Your Role as a LVT:
Client Communication
Inpatient care & comfort 💙
- LVT utilization to the fullest
Prep patients for surgery 🐾
💬 Who We're Looking For:
Someone who is:
Passionate about veterinary medicine 🩺
- At least one year in a veterinary hospital setting
A team player with a great personality
Eager to learn & grow
We hire for attitude and heart — skills can be taught, but the right fit with our close-knit team is what matters most.
📩 Apply Today and be part of a hospital that truly invests in its people and pets!
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
- Current state veterinary technician license in good standing.
- One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.
- Proficiency in a range of technical skills including laboratory procedures, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental care, and nursing.
- Ability to administer subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), and intravenous (IV) injections.
- Knowledge of commonly used veterinary medications including dosage, side effects, and client communication.
- Understanding of anesthesia and patient recovery monitoring, with the ability to recognize and report changes in patient status.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful or fast-paced environments, including medical emergencies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort and confidence in handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds independently, and over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Capacity to sit, stand, and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods.
- Ability to work in noisy environments with sounds from animals and medical equipment.
- Routine exposure to animals that may bite or scratch.
- Occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medications/controlled substances.
- Adequate hearing to understand verbal instructions and client communication.
- Vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and computer systems
TravelLess than 10%
Reasonable AccommodationsApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
EEO StatementMission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $25 - $30
