Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician

About Us

Towne Animal Clinic has been a cornerstone of veterinary care in Leesburg, VA, since 1985. Our mission is to provide personalized, compassionate medicine that fosters the bond between our clients and their pets. We respect your professional role and believe strongly in listening carefully to concerns and communicating thoroughly about advanced care options. The community clearly trusts our approach, reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering the highest standard of small animal medicine. Collaboration is key among our eight doctors and the dedicated medical teammates who support them. While we operate independently, we are connected to a network committed to your professional development. If you are looking to advance your skillset, we have resources in place to help you achieve goals like becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role.

About the Role

We are looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in surgery and loves leading a team. One of our beloved LVTs is relocating, and we're looking for a passionate, skilled technician to step into a key role in our hospital. In this position, you'll spend much of your time in surgery, acting as a pivotal role in our surgical department—ensuring smooth workflows, exceptional patient care, and a positive, collaborative team environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily surgical operations
• Prepare patients for surgery and oversee anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain efficient surgical flow and scheduling
• Mentor and train team members in surgical best practices
• Adapt to different doctors' surgical styles and pace
• Prepare estimates and communicate effectively with the team
• Oversee equipment maintenance and surgical suite readiness
• Delegate tasks to ensure seamless, team-based care

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Passionate about surgery and patient care
• A natural leader who enjoys mentoring and teaching
• Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Committed to continuous learning and advancing your skills
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program
• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in good standing in the applicable state
• Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed technician, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• Proficiency in advanced technical skills including anesthesia monitoring, surgical assisting, and radiology
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced medical environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds independently
• Routine exposure to animals that may bite or scratch, as well as occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, and biological hazards
• Adequate vision and manual dexterity are required to operate medical equipment and computer systems

Our Facility & Capabilities

We're equipped with advanced tools to support high-quality medicine:

• Digital radiology & digital dental X-ray
• Ultrasound & echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Fully equipped surgical suites (soft tissue & orthopedic)
• Surgeries performed 5 days/week
• Procedures include C-sections, AI/surgical AI, mastectomies, TPLO, lumpectomies, spay/neuter, and many dentals
• Bair Hugger warming systems
• Cold laser therapy
• Chemotherapy services
• Melanoma vaccine
• 2 dental tables
• 2 surgical tables
• Cornerstone EMR for efficient, paperless workflows

Schedule

Hospital Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (rotating), Sunday closed. Flexible scheduling available with 3, 4, or 5-day work weeks.

Compensation

• $30–$35/hour (based on experience)
• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus for the right candidate

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k retirement options
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and professional development assistance
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets
• Online discount platform
• Free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc
• Structured, tiered training with clear growth paths
• Supportive, people-first culture with long-tenured team and strong leadership support

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 900+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.