Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Columbia Pike AH & ER

Davis R. Hall, DVM, PLC
Annandale, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician for Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

About our Hospitals:

Located in Northern Virginia, our hospitals are under the same private and actively involved ownership since 1974. Our focus has always been on providing excellent veterinary care to our patients coupled with the highest standard of customer service for our clients. We serve clients and patients who need everything from Emergency Veterinary Services to annual wellness exams and regularly scheduled surgeries.

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer exceptional veterinary care. In everything we do, we believe in innovation. We believe in advancing the standard of what is possible within veterinary care. You will find innovation in the way we teach and educate.

Our Core Values : Communication, Collaboration, Devotion, Service.

This Opportunity:

The Licensed Veterinary Technician will coordinate with our DVMs to ensure world class animal care during appointments, surgeries, and all aspects of treatment procedures. They will collaborate with support staff to ensure patient and client needs and expectations are met. The LVT should enjoy working with a diverse group of people and animals while maintaining professionalism and flexibility in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. Technicians must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The LVT contributes to the overall success of the business by performing their duties with our core values: compassion, communication, collaboration, and (exceptional) client service.

Location:

Annandale, VA

You and Your Career:

If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and have a passion for Veterinary Medicine we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!

Reporting and Supervision:
This position reports to the Medical Director.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Surgery preparation, with pre- and post-operative care
  • Administering anesthesia and patient monitoring
  • Dental cleanings and dental procedures
  • ER - Hospitalized & triage emergency patient nursing, and laboratory testing.
  • Assisting veterinarians with animal care during appointments, surgeries, emergency visits, and all aspects of treatment procedures
  • Communicating clearly with the doctors, support staff, and clients
  • Supporting the team with maintaining inventory and medical records

Other Key Job Aspects

  • Dental cleanings and dental procedures
  • Administering anesthesia and patient monitoring
  • Hospitalized & triage emergency patient nursing, and laboratory testing.
  • Assisting veterinarians with animal care during appointments, surgeries, and all aspects of treatment procedures
  • Communicating clearly with the doctors, support staff, and clients
  • Supporting the team with maintaining inventory and medical records

Key Competencies Required:

  • Ability to multi-task & prioritize assigned tasks alongside current/urgent needs
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Compassionate, enthusiastic, reliable, and a team player
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Flexible to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays to support hospital operations.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 20lbs; physical demands include walking, bending/kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repeated hand and arms movements.
  • Must be at least 18 years or older.
  • Must be licensed in the state of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT)- or with license pending!
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Schedule/Availability:
Full-time employees are scheduled to work three 12-hour shifts per week and up to every other weekend.

  • Columbia Pike Animal Hospital is a 24/7 facility.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate starting at $32/hour for new grads
  • Generous Signing Bonus and annual retention bonuses
  • Medical insurance: health, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO includes CE time off)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Free Mental Health Services
  • Monetary support for licensing fees and continued education
  • Flexible scheduling available, weekday and weekends

Posted 2026-05-13

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