Licensed Veterinary Technician

🐾 Now Hiring: Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician

📍 Location: Acredale Animal Hospital – Kempsville

🗺️ Address: 1200 Lake James Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

🌐 acredaleanimalhospital.com

💲 Compensation: $20 - $30 per hour

$2500 Sign on bonus

🐶 About the Role

Are you passionate about animals and ready to grow your veterinary career in a fast-paced, supportive environment? Acredale Animal Hospital: Kempsville is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team!

Whether you're an experienced tech or a recent graduate, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement to help you thrive.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Build client relationships during technician appointments
• Assist with and participate in anesthetic procedures
• Be utilized to the full extent of your licensure

📅 Schedule Requirements

• 1–2 evening shifts per week (until 8 PM)
• Rotating Saturday shifts required

🌟 What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude – we can teach skills, but not attitude!
• Willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary field
• Reliable and flexible availability
• Previous experience is a plus — but we’re happy to train the right candidate

🏥 Our Services Include:

✅ Urgent Care

✅ Boarding & Grooming

✅ Diagnostic Ultrasound & Echocardiograms

✅ Soft Tissue Surgery

✅ Laser Therapy

…and more!

💖 Why Join Acredale?

• Work alongside experienced doctors and supportive teammates
• Mentorship & career development from day one
• Comprehensive training and leveling program
• Join a network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals

🕒 Hospital Hours

• Mon–Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Fri–Sat: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Closed on Sundays

Note: The Licensed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Utilize Your Full Skillset: You'll be a vital part of the medical team, providing comprehensive patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and performing lab work.
• Be a Leader and Mentor: You’ll guide and support the medical team, ensuring an efficient workflow while mentoring others to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Partner with Clients: You'll be a key point of contact for pet owners, educating them on treatments, reviewing medical records, and confidently answering their questions.
• Contribute to a Positive Culture: You'll play an active role in training, providing feedback, and maintaining the high standards of our hospital environment.

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• A current state veterinary technician license (LVT) in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, including nursing, surgery, dental care, radiology, and laboratory procedures.
• A calm and efficient approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.
• One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.