Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Wilmington Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive based on experience and skill set 

Schedule: 4-day work weeks. No Weekends

Experience: Veterinary technician experience required; Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a vet tech role where you use your skills every day, keep learning, and work alongside a team that has your back, even on the busy days?

At Wilmington Animal Hospital, we’re proud of the high-quality medicine we practice, and we’re just as proud of the team that makes it happen. We’re a five-doctor small animal hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, providing compassionate, individualized care for every patient we see.

We’re looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to put their skills to work daily, keep growing, and join a clinic culture where people support one another and stay positive. With four-day workweeks, predictable scheduling, and leaders who listen, you can practice great medicine and still have time for life outside the clinic.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks with predictable scheduling and real respect for your time
• A “better together” culture where wins are shared and challenges are never faced alone
• Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
• Mentorship and training so you can keep leveling up, because the more you know, the better off we all are
• A supportive environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected
• High standards of care with a five-doctor team that’s proud of the medicine we practice
• Bi-weekly team meetings that keep communication open and collaboration strong
• The chance to use your veterinary skills to make a difference in your community
• A fridge stocked with drinks and snacks, always

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

As our Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician, you’ll:

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients from intake through discharge
• Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
• Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, and run in-house lab work
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including patient prep, anesthesia induction and monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in the medical record
• Anticipate the needs of our doctors to keep the day running efficiently
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a smooth workflow and a positive hospital culture

What You’ll Bring

• Veterinary technician experience (required)
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential preferred
• Strong diagnostic skills, including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work
• Knowledge of anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and team members
• The confidence to own your tasks and follow through to deliver positive outcomes
• A collaborative, team-first mindset and a willingness to jump in where needed
• A commitment to growing as a professional and encouraging the growth of others
• A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to practice high-quality medicine with a team that truly values you, we’d love to hear from you. We can’t wait to meet you!

Apply today and join the team at Wilmington Animal Hospital as our next Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Wilmington Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We’re committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.