Veterinary Technician

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Arlington, VA Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $25.00-45.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill. $3000 sign on bonus 

Schedule: Monday- Friday, Full-time 

Caring Hands Clarendon is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. 

 

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Caring Hands Clarendon 

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Sign on bonus  

 Key Responsibilities:  

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. 
  • Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion. 
  • Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates 
  • Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement. 
  • Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing. 
  • Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready. 
  • Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification. 
  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. 
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. 
  • Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. 

 

 

About Caring Hands Merrifield 

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory

 

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

 

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About this role

Summary

Provide skilled animal care, assist veterinarians, communicate with clients, perform lab and radiograph duties.

Job title

Veterinary Technician

Experience level

licensed veterinary technician

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be based in Arlington, VA; remote work not specified.

Salary

$25.00-45.00 per hour dependent on experience and skill. $3000 sign on bonus

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certificationanimal handlingknowledge of disease statesfamiliarity with DEAOSHA

Preferred skills

compassionate animal handlingmedical records management

Specializations

animal careveterinary proceduresclient communicationlab workradiography
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Arlington, VA, USA

On-site City