Licensed Veterinary Technician - Barker Animal Hospital
Barker Animal Hospital is seeking a versatile, client-focused Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry, in a dynamic general practice environment.
About the role
At Barker Animal Hospital, there's no front vs. back divide: everyone collaborates where needed. This fully Fear Free certified practice values credentialed technicians for their clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills. You will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.
Responsibilities
- Split time between exam room, outpatient, and surgical caseload support
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for soft tissue surgeries, spays/neuters, and more
- Assist in surgery and support a high-volume dental program, including full-mouth digital radiographs, oral charting, ultrasonic scaling, and polishing
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and medication administration
- Run in-house diagnostics and support laboratory sample collection
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Build strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
Requirements
- 1+ years of veterinary technician experience; training considered for the right candidate
- Active, good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license in Virginia required
- Recent graduates pending VTNE testing, or out-of-state license-holders eligible to transfer, are encouraged to apply
- Reliability and attendance are essential — a consistent, dependable presence is a must
- Excellent communication skills — the ability to communicate clearly with your team is as important as your clinical skillset
Skills
Proficiency in the following skills is required:
- Safe, low-stress, Fear Free patient handling and restraint
- Outpatient care and exam room workflow management
- Venipuncture and basic patient assessment
- Client education and communication
- Accurate medical record documentation and exam notes/scribing
- TPR/NT/AG and basic nursing care
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable attendance and professional communication with the team
Skills we're willing to help you develop:
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
- Dental prophylaxis and digital dental radiography
- IV catheter placement and medication administration
- In-house laboratory diagnostics (IDEXX)
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
Benefits
- Bonus package: $2,000 based on active, good-standing LVT credentials in Virginia
- CE allowance: $500–$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.
Pay
$27.00–$32.00 per hour
Schedule
Full-time or part-time (part-time 2–3 days/week) with a flexible 4 x 10 schedule, Monday–Friday. Possibility of rotating Saturday shifts in the future. No on-call or emergency hours.
About Barker Animal Hospital
Barker Animal Hospital is a Fear Free certified, 4-doctor small animal practice in Chesapeake, VA, known for high-quality dentistry, a strong surgical program, and a team culture built on unity, communication, and genuine work-life balance. Our 4,600 sq ft facility is fully equipped with digital radiography, digital dental X-rays, in-house IDEXX laboratory, ultrasound, laser therapy, and more. Our team is led by an experienced Medical Director and Certified Veterinary Hospital Manager.