Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job overview

The Licensed Veterinary Technician role is onsite in Charlottesville, VA. Compensation is $25–$35 per hour, commensurate with licensure and experience. Hollymead Veterinary Hospital provides general practice and urgent care services to companion animals in the Charlottesville community. The technician supports veterinarians and the medical team in delivering clinical care and client education. The work includes nursing and surgical support, diagnostics, medication administration, medical records, and maintaining safe, organized treatment areas.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients
• prepare, monitor, and recover surgical patients
• assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• perform laboratory diagnostics
• operate and maintain radiology and ultrasound equipment
• administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments
• maintain controlled drug logs and medical records
• educate clients
• maintain treatment and surgical areas
• monitor inventory
• collaborate across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed veterinary technician

full-time

charlottesville va

hollymead veterinary hospital

general practice

urgent care

companion animals

surgical support

laboratory diagnostics

radiology

ultrasound

$25-$35/hr

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employee discount at VetEvolve practices
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Flexible scheduling during all hours the practice is open; credentialed veterinary technician required; ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.

About the employer

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.