Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Department: Veterinary Technicians • Location: Richmond, Virginia
About the role
Bon Air Animal Hospital is a multi-faceted veterinary care facility in Richmond, Virginia, providing high-quality medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, pigs, and chickens. Our focus is simple: being a place of comfort for our clients and their pets, in sickness and in health. We are guided by our core values: Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Hard Work, Servant's Heart, Honesty, Have Fun! Our team is passionate about the impact we make every day and truly cares about enhancing the quality of life for our patients. We believe excellent patient care starts with an exceptional team, which is why we prioritize training, professional development, and creating an environment where veterinary professionals can thrive. At Bon Air Animal Hospital, you will have the opportunity to fully utilize your veterinary technician skills while continuing to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Communicating effectively with clients, veterinarians, and the veterinary team
- Providing compassionate client education and support
- Safely handling and restraining patients
- Obtaining patient vitals and medical histories
- Performing venipuncture and placing intravenous catheters
- Administering medications via PO, SQ, IM, and IV routes
- Preparing patients for procedures and surgery
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Monitoring patients under anesthesia
- Performing laboratory testing
- Assisting with digital radiography and other diagnostic procedures
- Providing high-quality patient care throughout the veterinary visit
- Maintaining accurate medical records and following hospital protocols
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinical veterinary setting
- Completion of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
- Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Comfort