Licensed Veterinary Technician

Full-Time Private Veterinary Practice

MyVet Chesapeake is looking for an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our small privately owned veterinary practice in Chesapeake Virginia.

We are a close-knit practice where the veterinary team knows one another works together and genuinely depends on each other. With a small team your role here matters. We are looking for an LVT with at least 1 year of veterinary technician experience who wants to use their skills be involved in patient care and work alongside a veterinarian and support team that values collaboration and compassionate medicine.

If you are looking for a veterinary technician position where you can become an important part of the practice rather than just another name on the schedule we would like to meet you.

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at MyVet Chesapeake youll work directly with our veterinarian and support team to provide high-quality medical and surgical care to our patients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with patient examinations and treatments

• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters

• Administering medications vaccines and treatments as directed by the veterinarian

• Monitoring patients before during and after surgical procedures

• Assisting with anesthesia induction monitoring and recovery

• Preparing patients and the surgical suite for procedures

• Performing and assisting with veterinary diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures

• Taking and processing radiographs

• Supporting dental procedures and dental patient care

• Providing nursing care for hospitalized and recovering patients

• Maintaining accurate patient medical records

• Educating pet owners about medications preventive care nutrition and at-home treatment

• Safely and compassionately handling and restraining patients

• Maintaining treatment areas equipment and medical supplies

• Working closely with the entire veterinary team to keep the hospital running efficiently

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with compassion dependability and a team-first attitude.

Qualified candidates must:

• Be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia licensure

• Have at least 1 year of veterinary technician experience

• Have strong veterinary nursing and patient-care skills

• Be comfortable working directly with veterinarians during medical and surgical procedures

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers

• Be comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes temperaments and medical needs

• Be organized and able to maintain accurate medical records

• Value teamwork and be willing to help wherever needed in a small veterinary practice

Experience with anesthesia surgery dentistry radiology laboratory diagnostics emergency care or critical-care nursing is a plus.

There are plenty of veterinary technician jobs available. What makes MyVet Chesapeake different is the opportunity to work in a small independent veterinary practice where your contribution is noticed and valued.

You wont be one technician among dozens. Youll work closely with the veterinarian support staff clients and patients you see every day.

We want someone who is looking for a practice they can become part of not simply another place to clock in.

We offer competitive compensation based on your veterinary experience technical skills qualifications and licensure.

Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to apply and compensation can be discussed based on the experience and skills you bring to the practice.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling

• Professional development assistance

• Employee discount

If youre an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician in Chesapeake Virginia or an LVT considering a move to the area wed like to hear from you.

Come join a small veterinary practice where you can use your skills build relationships with clients and patients and become a meaningful part of the team.

Apply today to learn more about the Licensed Veterinary Technician opportunity at MyVet Chesapeake.