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Veterinary Technician Position(LVT)

Location:

Fluvanna Veterinary, Palmyra, Virginia Job Type:

Full-Time About Us Fluvanna Veterinary is a new small animal clinic set to open its doors this fall and serve the communities surrounding Palmyra, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to pets and their families. Our clinic values professionalism, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. We are seeking a motivated Veterinary Technician to join our team and help us continue building an exceptional veterinary experience for both patients and pet owners. Job Summary The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in patient care, anesthesia monitoring, nursing support, laboratory procedures, client communication, and assisting veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high standard of patient care. Key Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
• Safely restrain and handle animals during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and provide nursing care.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples including blood, urine, fecal, and cytology specimens.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures.
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients.
• Monitor vital parameters during procedures and maintain anesthesia records.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical and dental procedures.
• Educate clients on medications, preventative care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary treatment and surgical environment.
• Accurately maintain medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, assistants, and reception staff.
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills
• Active Veterinary Technician License preferred (LVT/CVT/RVT).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a small animal veterinary practice preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
• Excellent animal handling and restraint skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Familiarity with veterinary practice management software is preferred.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude. Benefits
• Competitive hourly wage based on experience ($20 to $24).
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Paid time off and additional benefits available after the first year of employment.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to grow with a developing veterinary practice.
• No weekends.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: help@dvmfluvannaveterinary.com

Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person