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Friendship Hospital for Animals

Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Pay: $45/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.

$43,578 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

+35% projected growth

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Veterinary Technician

Ophthalmology Friendship Hospital for Animals
3.7 Washington, DC Job Details $40
$45 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Veterinary Technician Certification Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Full Job Description Armour Veterinary Ophthalmology is seeking an energetic and motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our Ophthalmology team.

The ideal candidate will be a positive individual with excellent patient care. We are looking for an individual who enjoys being a team player who excels in a group and has great problem solving skills. Excellent communication is a must with clients, as well as helping our team spirit of cooperation and collaboration within Friendship Hospital for Animals and within the veterinary and human ophthalmology community. It is important that the individual has a compassion for all animals. Additionally, the individual would ideally be comfortable with multi-parameter monitoring equipment, inhalant, and injectable anesthesia agents, and have an interest in anesthesia specifically catered to ophthalmology. The ideal candidate will have multiple years of running general anesthesia for surgical procedures.

Duties to include:

Assistance in ophthalmology appointments, coordinating procedures, creating estimates and overall patient and client care Taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights Performing all laboratory in-hospital procedures and to prepare specimens for outside laboratories Performing diagnostic ophthalmic testing (electroretinography, ocular ultrasonography) and assistance with sedated procedures (eyelid mass removal, diamond bur keratotomy, etc) Assisting board-certified ophthalmologist in care and sedated/general anesthesia surgical procedures and providing pre

and post-op care for patients We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, reimbursement for scrubs, medical insurance, continuing education benefits and discounts on pet care.

Please submit a cover letter and resume for review.