Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

General Information

Ref #

6153

Department

Vet Tech / Vet Assistant / VT Campus

Job Site

Atlasvet

Date Published

10-24-2025

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 35

Base Max.

$ 40

Description & Requirements

Company Overview

Atlasvet welcomes you to a culture defined by medical excellence and deep community trust. As an AAHA Accredited practice, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of care, a commitment that is clearly reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, demonstrating the high level of confidence our clients place in us. Our mission is to partner with pet owners in the Washington, DC area to provide compassionate small animal medicine. If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a trusted, high-quality medical environment, this is where you can begin doing your best work.

Joining Atlasvet means you are joining a network that is deeply committed to your professional development. We believe in providing every teammate with the resources necessary to succeed and grow their career, ensuring team stability and consistency in workflow. You will find that veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultations and a supportive educational environment. For all teammates, there are established programs designed to help you achieve long-term career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, advancing into a leadership role, or mastering new medical techniques.

Our status as an AAHA Accredited hospital ensures that the quality of medicine practiced here is constantly evaluated and refined. This commitment to superior patient care provides you with the chance to practice cutting-edge small animal medicine. You will have the necessary tools and environment to deliver sophisticated diagnostics and treatment, including dedicated resources for Ultrasound and complex Surgery. This is a practice environment designed for professionals who prioritize advanced medical standards and client education above all else.

Washington, DC is more than just the nation's capital; it is a dynamic, culturally rich metropolis that offers a world-class lifestyle. You will be able to enjoy unmatched access to free museums, historic neighborhoods, and an unparalleled culinary scene. Whether you prefer vibrant city living, exploring the extensive parks and green spaces, or participating in the capital's unique intellectual environment, DC offers a high quality of life. We are confident that you will find Washington, DC a stimulating and rewarding place to call home.

Job Description

Join the Atlasvet Team as a Full-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician!

1326 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time | $35 - 40/hr (depending on experience)

Website:https://atlasvetdc.com/

About Us

Atlasvet is an AAHA-accredited, award-winning veterinary hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC. Voted DCs Best of the Best Veterinary Hospital 2024, we are a growing, 12-doctor small animal practice focused on dogs and cats.

We offer comprehensive care, including:

• Traveling orthopedic surgery
• Soft tissue procedures
• Ultrasound quick scans
• Utilize Fear Free handling techniques
• Modern technology: Pulse software, in-house Istat lab, and Scribenote AI charting

We're not just about pets, were about people, too. Atlasvet is a team-first environment that values collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. From marching in the DC Pride Parade to showcasing local artists on our walls, our culture is as vibrant as our city.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $35 - $40/hour (DOE)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts 7:30a-5:30p or 10a-8:30p)
• Only one Saturday per month
• 2-3 days per week in Surgery (7:30a shift)
• Career growth opportunities: leadership training, mentorship, advisory groups
• Fun, inclusive culture with regular team-building events
• A workplace that values humor, authenticity, and community connection

Hospital Hours - Monday-Thursday: 8:00am- 8:00pm, Friday: 8:00am- 5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am- 4:00pm, Sunday: Closed

Core Values We Live By

• Integrity: Doing the right thing when no one is watching
• Teamwork: Together Everyone Achieves More
• Accountability: Do what you say, say what you do
• Continuous Improvement: Always getting better
• Service: Every interaction matters

What You'll Do as a Licensed Veterinary Technician

You'll play a key role in supporting our doctors and ensuring top-tier patient care.

Responsibilities include:

Lead Duties: Team Support & Supervision

• Act as a go-to resource and mentor for technicians throughout the day
• Assign techs to doctors and redistribute workload as needed to ensure coverage
• Serve as a floater to assist wherever needed and keep the day running smoothly
• Keep team accountable, productive, and supported
• Catch and correct errors before they occur or quickly troubleshoot when they do

Clinical & Surgical Duties

• Lead surgical workflow: Keep the surgical schedule moving and support doctors in procedures
• Anesthesia management: Intubate, induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for a variety of procedures
• Advanced monitoring: Proficient in BP, ECG, SpO2, CO2, and temperature
• Oversee surgery turnover, ensuring a clean and efficient setup for the next procedure
• Act as the surgery "quarterback" directing traffic, troubleshooting, and keeping the OR running on time
• Perform and verify drug calculations and anesthetic doses, and double-check calculations made by other team members

Technical Troubleshooting & Lab Support

• Troubleshoot issues with tech equipment, in-house lab machines, anesthesia machines, and autoclave
• Be the first line of defense for technical glitches and workflow interruptions

Communication & Client Relations

• Field client complaints and resolve issues with professionalism and care
• Serve as a point of contact between doctors, staff, and clients during surgical cases
• Optional: Contribute to clinic social media (not time-bound or expected)

Surgical & Anesthesia Support

• Anesthetic monitoring (EKG, SpO2, EtCO2, BP, Temp)
• Induction, prep, recovery, and post-op monitoring
• Sterilization of equipment and surgical suite flow Dentistry
• Ultrasonic scaling, polishing, dental radiographs, and charting Radiology
• Patient positioning for thoracic, abdominal, orthopedic radiographs
• Submitting radiographs to specialists

Laboratory & Diagnostics

• Collect, process, and submit lab samples
• Run in-house diagnostics (iSTAT)

Patient Appointments & Client Communication

• Triage, history, treatments, client education, medication instructions
• Handle technician appointments, treatments, invoicing, and check-out Technical Skills Utilized
• Nail trims, ear cleanings, anal glands, blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
• Cystocentesis, BP monitoring, bandaging, suture removal

Clinic Operations

• Maintain clean, safe treatment areas
• Stock rooms, prepare prescriptions
• Support front desk as needed (phones, check-ins/check-outs)

Ready to Grow With Us?

Atlasvet is more than a clinic- its a community of passionate professionals who love what they do. If you're a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a dynamic, supportive environment where you can truly thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and let's start the conversation!

BENEFITS: We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Heres what you can expect as a full-time team member:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• 80 hour of PTO - increases with years of service
• 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
• Annual performance review with wage evaluation Bonuses & Retirement
• Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1 Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA & HSA options
• Maternity leave
• Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
• 24/7 access to experts
• Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more Optional Insurances
• Life & AD&D
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Professional Perks
• Uniform allowance
• CE Benefits for

Credentialed Techs:

• $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
• Access to RACE-approved CE platform
• Internal rewards program earn points, redeem gift cards
• Pet care discounts
• Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students

Responsibilities and Benefits

Major Duties:

Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.

• Anesthesia/Surgery: Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
• Dentistry: Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
• Radiology: Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
• Laboratory duties: Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
• Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools - Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients. - Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures. - Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT. - Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge. - Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients. - Assist in training and mentoring new team members. - Assist with inventory control " informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies. - Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.

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