Chesterfield, VA

Join Our Team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team of passionate professionals. As a four doctor practice, we are committed to providing high-quality care and progressive medicine to our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in a family-centered environment, then we want to hear from you!

Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide small animal care with a focus on preventive care
• Monitor anesthesia and ensure patient safety
• IV catheter placement
• Perform dental prophylaxis
• Support internal medicine, medication administration, and discharge planning

Required Skills:

• Registered/Certified Veterinary Technician
• Experience with venipuncture, lab procedures, and critical care
• Ability to perform triage, X-rays, and surgical assistance
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with emergency care and advanced surgical procedures
• Proficiency in digital radiography and dental radiographs

Salary and Benefits:

• Minimum Salary: $50,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $70,000.00
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Schedules, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off
• Privately Owned
  
• Generous employee pet discount
• Annual uniform allowance
• NO WEEKENDS
• CE allowance

Company Information:
Using a family-centered approach, Stonehenge Veterinary Hospital works in partnership with pet parents to better understand each pet’s unique circumstance, to provide compassionate care and progressive medicine to each of our patients. We are a busy, four doctor practice with a passionate team dedicated to the care of our patients!

Interested applicants can contact Matt Anderson, Practice Manager, at manderson@stonehengevh.com.

Posted: 09/10/2026

  Crozet, VA

Old Dominion Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our growing Crozet team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping our community’s pets live happy, healthy lives and who values personalized care, professionalism, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will hold an active Virginia LVT license and have previous experience working in a veterinary hospital.

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, examinations, treatments, and procedures while helping maintain an efficient daily appointment flow.
• Provide attentive, personalized care to hospitalized and post-operative patients.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after anesthesia.
• Perform technical duties such as venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiography, medication administration, and dental assistance within the scope of your license.
• Accurately document treatments, patient updates, and other relevant information in medical records.
• Prepare estimates and invoices and communicate clearly with clients regarding treatment plans, medications, and at-home care.
• Support and educate pet owners with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked hospital environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships with veterinarians, fellow team members, clients, and patients.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture committed to providing the highest level of veterinary care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a current Virginia license as a veterinary technician.
• Have previous experience working as an LVT in a veterinary hospital.
• Demonstrate strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Remain attentive and composed in a busy clinical environment.
• Approach clients, patients, and colleagues with compassion and professionalism.
• Share our commitment to detailed, individualized patient care.
• Have a good sense of humor—we also like to have fun and share laughs! 
• Experience working with exotic animals is welcomed but not required.

Benefits and Pay

The ideal candidate can expect:

• $24-$26/hour, based on experience
• Full health insurance, paid by employer
• Up to 75% off employee-pet discount
• IRA 3% match
• CE credit
• Paid holidays

About Us

Old Dominion Animal Hospital is a vibrant, growing, independently owned practice with locations in Charlottesville and Crozet, Virginia. Since 1982, we have served the community’s companion and exotic animals with personalization, professionalism, and passion.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, empathetic care, and accessibility to our doctors. Old Dominion is Charlottesville’s and Crozet’s largest companion animal hospital and has been recognized as a “Best of C-VILLE” veterinarian for five consecutive years. Our Crozet hospital is conveniently located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains between Waynesboro and Charlottesville, and we are lucky to serve the animals of this wonderful and growing community.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your technical skills, build meaningful relationships with clients, and care for pets as part of a collaborative and compassionate team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Crozet LVT position, please submit your résumé and a brief introduction to Kati Wood, Executive Director at KatiWood@olddominionanimalhospital.com.

Posted: 09/10/2026

  Richmond, VA

Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our Veterinary Team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Our scientists, faculty, researchers, students and staff advance transdisciplinary innovation to enrich the human experience, improve society, optimize health, and support sustainable environments.

Benefits
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Duties & Responsibilities
The primary role of this position is to provide clinical and technical support for the veterinary care program of the Division of Animal Resources (DAR). Clinical support includes providing assistance to the staff veterinarians and research staff with surgical or medical procedures or independently performing clinical procedures in consultation with the staff veterinarians. The candidate will perform daily health rounds, ensuring that all the animals under his/her care are monitored to detect signs of illness or distress. The veterinary technician will be responsible for maintaining animal health records and using the health observation system and/or phone to communicate with research staff about care recommendations, follow-up treatment or actions. The candidate must have knowledge and skills in administering and monitoring anesthesia; troubleshooting anesthetic complications and equipment to actively participate in a rotating anesthesia technical services offered. The prospective employee will collaboratively participate in leading small group hands-on training classes and veterinary surgical observations. Veterinary observations require reading the approved protocol and scheduling a time to assess the techniques listed to ensure they meet applicable veterinary standards of care. Other duties include managing delegated DAR-maintained spaces, such as surgical suites, procedural spaces, the pharmacy, controlled substance logs, and equipment including scheduling, cleaning, and maintenance. While the duties are performed primarily during normal business hours Monday through Friday, the veterinary technician will participate in a rotating on-call weekend and holiday schedule or assigned in advance based on the needs. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a basic understanding of animal research. In return, the department will provide training in all required techniques and foster a supportive working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology or Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
• Must have current Veterinary Technician license in the state of Virginia.
• Must have knowledge and skills in: humane handling of animals, recognition of signs of disease and distress across a wide variety of species.
• Knowledge of administration of medications, collection of diagnostic specimens (including blood), anesthesia administration, performance of aseptic clinical procedures and surgical support.
• Knowledge of performing radiographic techniques and basic laboratory diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to train and offer support to researchers and DAR care staff.
• Ability to listen and communicate professionally and effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while completing tasks in an organized and timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of recent experience in clinical veterinary medicine, referral, emergency, or specialty practice.
• Experience working with exotics or in a research animal facility.
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science certification or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures set by the regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $66,000 (commensurate with experience)
Sign On Bonus: $2,500

Learn more and apply on the VCU website! Questions can be directed to Niki Boyd at tsboyd@vcu.edu.

Posted: 10/01/2026

  Virginia Beach, VA

Lighthouse Veterinary Care for Cats is a growing, thriving Feline exclusive veterinary practice located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Since opening our doors in August of 2021, our goal has been to be a supportive, customer focused practice. Our devotion is to provide exceptional care to our feline patients while going above and beyond to address the needs of our clients in a calm, relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere.

We have an open position available for one very exceptional Office Manager. At least 5+ years of advanced experience within the clinical veterinary medical environment is preferred. Prior extensive experience in a leadership/team managing capacity and/or as a lead veterinary customer service representative is desired. A candidate with at a minimum an associate's degree is preferred.

As the office manager you may be responsible for:

• Interacting with clients, vendors, & others on the phone and in person
• Overseeing marketing of the practice
• Implementing community outreach programs
• Managing inventory and supplies
• Overseeing the employee schedule
• Ensuring updates and compliance to the employee handbook
• Supervising team members, including assessing skill levels & implementing a growth plan alongside the ownership team
• Overseeing maintenance of equipment and general facility maintenance including the cleanliness and aesthetic appearance of the practice
• Assisting with maintaining a smooth daily work flow by being able to effectively navigate and address challenges that may arise within a day

Interested future Office Managers should have the following Qualifications

• Must have a love of Cats!
• Be a team player that is able to function ethically, with integrity and fairness
• Compassionate and understanding towards both pets and clients alike
• Enjoy working with and talking to people and able to demonstrate effective oral communication
• Have a warm, friendly and professional attitude
• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and have great organizational skills
• Have the ability to multi-task effectively
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and is comfortable with technology
• Able to easily navigate through computer programs such as Excel & Microsoft Word
• Able to handle cats gently and safely if needed to assist with patient care
• Reliable, punctual, innovative, and dedicated to veterinary medicine and to the growth of your new team and practice

Hours: 36-40 hours per week. Due to the unpredictable nature of veterinary medicine, additional hours will be required on occasion.

Days worked: Monday-Friday with some Saturdays as needed.

Pay: Starting at $43,500.00 - and up based on experience and skills.

Benefits:

• Employee pet discount
• Health insurance
• Vision/dental insurance available
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Continuing education stipend

We are constantly enhancing our hospital experience and services. We are currently preparing to become a Certified Cat Friendly Practice followed by Fear-Free certification. The Virginia Beach area offers many emergency care facilities and veterinary specialists in which we gladly refer to. We look to offer the very best experience to not only our patients and clients but for our team members as well. Continual learning and Work-life balance are both very important to allow for team members to be their very best both at work and home. Our team members are considered the best and are known as “Eagles - Soaring High” We are looking for that “Eagle” of a person to fill the role of Office manager. Do you love veterinary medicine (and Cats!) and want to find an area to grow in? Do you love to see systems at work and have the skills to lead a team in working the systems for the benefit of all? Do you thrive with focusing on the details of day to day operations all while working in a spirit of excellence? Do you enjoy working with people and have a desire to see your team members grow while keeping them accountable, all while maintaining a smile on your face? Lighthouse Veterinary Care for Cats is a growing practice and we want to grow well into the future years.

If you are interested in growing with us, provide your personally composed cover letter and resume to officemanager@lighthousecatvet.com. This is required for consideration. Only serious inquires and candidates with advanced experience need apply.

Posted: 10/15/2026

  Virginia Beach, VA

Join a team where your skills and talent directly save and improve the lives of the animals in our care.

The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate, skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our lifesaving team. If you’re looking for a position where you can use your veterinary skills and talent every day while making a meaningful difference for animals and the people who care for them, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join the VBSPCA?

At the VBSPCA, your work goes beyond routine veterinary care. Our veterinary team provides essential medical services to animals and their families throughout Hampton Roads while helping make high-quality veterinary care more accessible to our community.

Our full-service Veterinary Clinic offers an exciting variety of clinical experiences, including:

• High-volume spay/neuter
• Dental procedures
• Specialty surgeries
• Routine veterinary care
• Preventive and wellness services

Our LVTs are an essential part of this work. You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and fellow veterinary professionals while building and utilizing your skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Sign-On Bonus
$26–$28 per hour, based on experience and skill.
$1,500 Sign-On Bonus for newly hired LVTs!

• $500 paid after 90 days
• $1,000 paid at your one-year anniversary milestone

Sign-on bonus terms apply.

Full-Time Benefits
We want our team members to feel supported both at work and outside of work. Full-time LVTs receive:

• 120 hours of PTO awarded at the start of each new year, with a prorated amount provided at hire
• 8 paid holidays
• Employer-paid continuing education
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reduced-cost veterinary care at our facility
• Virginia LVT licensing fees paid by the VBSPCA

A complete list of benefits is available upon request.

A Position With Variety
Our LVTs have the opportunity to work across several areas of our veterinary program:

• Main Veterinary Clinic
  Support a full range of surgical and medical services, including high-volume spay/neuter, dentistry, specialty procedures, and routine veterinary care. Assist in the medical care of our shelter animal population.
• Neuter Scooter Mobile Veterinary Unit
  Bring lifesaving spay/neuter services directly into the community through our mobile veterinary program.
• Wellness Clinic
  Help provide accessible preventive care, including routine vaccinations and wellness services.

This variety allows you to broaden your skills while contributing to the VBSPCA's mission in different ways.

What We're Looking For
To join our LVT team, you must have:

• Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

We’re looking for team members who are compassionate, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment. Experience with surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, or high-volume spay/neuter is a plus.

Schedule
Full-time positions are 35–40 hours per week with scheduling in clinical and surgical shifts.

Make a Difference With Us
Every day at the VBSPCA brings an opportunity to help an animal feel better, prevent suffering, support a pet owner, or give an animal a second chance.

If you're an LVT who wants to put your skills to work for a mission you can believe in, come be part of the VBSPCA team.

Apply today and help us save lives, improve lives, and strengthen the human-animal bond throughout Hampton Roads.

Posted: 08/28/2026

  Yorktown, VA

Interested in joining one of the largest, progressive, emergency veterinary clinics on the peninsula?

The Peninsula Animal Referral Center is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented experienced, positive full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians for our emergency department. Applicants must have strong communication skills, an energetic attitude, empathy, and enthusiasm for helping clients and patient alike. Must have 1-3 years experience.

LVTs earn $25-$30/hr depending on experience. We offer health, vision, dental, life insurance, continuing education, Simple IRA, PTO, and many additional benefits.

Our LVTs will be responsible for a variety of duties include but not limited to, execute laboratory tests, assist veterinarian in surgery, patient monitoring and care, administering and logging controlled drugs, emergency triage, client communication and education, supervised euthanasia, and staff training.

Our 12,000 sq ft emergency & referral center is located between historic Williamsburg and the Virginia Beach/Norfolk metropolitan area. Amenities of this state-of-the-art facility include extensive monitoring and diagnostic equipment, and digital radiography. The recently remodeled emergency practice is in a separate area of the referral center and has enjoyed strong support from area practices for over 50 years. Specialty practice includes a Dermatologist,
Ophthalmologist, and Surgeon.

If you are interested in learning more, please submit your resume and cover letter to Karin Fary by email kfary@parcvets.com or fax to 757-595-3038.

Visit parcvets.com for more information on our facility and the PVA!

Posted: 09/25/2026