Licensed Veterinary Technician - River Veterinary Hospital VA

Licensed Veterinary Technician – River City Veterinary Hospital VA

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River City Veterinary Hospital, proudly serving the Richmond area since 2014, is rooted in providing a collaborative, compassionate, and pro‑active healthcare experience for every patient. The community trust is evident—we hold an exceptional 4.9‑star Google rating and have consistently been recognized as a top provider, earning Richmond Magazine’s Best Veterinary Hospital since 2019, Style Weekly’s Best Animal Hospital since 2016, and Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia since 2019.

If you are seeking a practice where your medical dedication is recognized by both your teammates and the local pet owners you serve, this is where you can truly do your best work. As a future teammate at River City Veterinary Hospital, you will be joining a team recognized for its deep dedication to medicine and client empathy. The leadership here believes that easing the minds of concerned pet parents, especially in urgent situations, is as vital as the diagnosis itself.

This commitment creates an environment built for professional growth. Though we maintain a local, personalized feel, joining us means you have access to broader programs designed to help all teammates achieve their career goals, whether you are pursuing credentialing as an LVT or moving toward a leadership role within the organization. We are focused on helping you succeed professionally. We focus intently on comprehensive veterinary services, including animal rescue initiatives and emergency medical topics, ensuring we handle the full spectrum of complex cases.

We understand the urgency needed when a pet is not feeling well, providing both diagnosis and crucial emotional support. To streamline client communication and improve workflow efficiency, we utilize modern digital tools like Pet Page by AllyDVM, allowing for seamless communication, appointment requests, and prescription refills, even outside of our regular office hours (M‑F 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM).

You will be fully supported by a dedicated team that prioritizes delivering pro‑active healthcare. Richmond, VA, known as River City, is a dynamic community offering rich history combined with modern vibrancy. Located conveniently on West Broad Street, our facility places you in the heart of a city renowned for its arts, diverse food scene, and extensive park systems bordering the James River.

This location provides you with the perfect backdrop for a balanced life, allowing you to easily connect with the community you serve and enjoy ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation outside of the practice.

5220 West Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230

$27 - $32/hour

$2,000

River City Veterinary Hospital is a family‑style small animal practice located in Richmond, VA. Our team is tight‑knit and collaborative, and we truly treat each other—and our clients—like family (the kind of family we enjoy being around). Our goal is to create a workplace where people love what they do
, feel supported
, and are excited to come in to work every day. We offer cutting‑edge technology
, a collaborative environment, and plenty of room to grow
. In 2022, we moved into a beautiful, fully renovated 11,000 sq. ft. facility
, equipped with two surgery suites, a dual dental suite (each with its own digital dental x‑ray), and more bells and whistles than we can list!

• Soft tissue surgery
• Ultrasound & echocardiograms
• Cutting & therapeutic laser
• Comprehensive dental care
• In‑house lab (Zoetis equipment)
• Avimark software
• Oxygen lines throughout the building
• Portable anesthesia machines
• Oxygen kennel
• Dedicated isolation ward with separate entrance
• Living‑room style comfort room

We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who is passionate, team‑oriented, and ready to take their skills to the next level in a supportive, fun environment. Whether you’re an experienced tech or newer to the field,
we offer coaching and training to help you grow in your areas of interest.

• Current Virginia LVT license (or eligible)
• Posi…