Registered Veterinary Technician

General Information Ref: 17569 Department: Vet Tech / Vet Assistant VT Campus Job Site: Livewell Animal Hospital of Chevy Chase Date Published: 10-24-2025 Pay Class: Full-Time Base Min.: 28 Base Max.: 35

Description & Requirements

Company Overview You are invited to join Livewell Animal Hospital of Chevy Chase, a highly respected cornerstone in the community known for exceptional small animal medicine. The deep trust we have built with pet owners is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. We are seeking talented veterinary professionals dedicated to setting the highest standard of patient advocacy and care in Maryland.

This is a unique opportunity for you to bring your passion and skills to a collaborative environment where your clinical judgment is respected, allowing you to truly do your best work every day. As part of a supportive network of hospitals, we ensure that every teammate has the tools and structure required to succeed. You will benefit from established mentorship and development programs designed to help you achieve your immediate and long-term career goals.

This supportive culture provides educational assistance and resources for those focused on continuous advancement, whether you aim to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership position, or pursue advanced certifications. We prioritize creating a working environment that allows all our teammates to feel empowered and professionally supported.

Livewell Animal Hospital is committed to delivering modern, comprehensive small animal care. While practicing primary medicine, you will have access to a wealth of network resources, including internal consultation services with board-certified specialists across various disciplines. This infrastructure ensures you can formulate the most sophisticated treatment plans and utilize advanced care opportunities without unnecessary delays. We believe that empowering our veterinarians and veterinary technicians with easily accessible specialized knowledge results in the most positive outcomes for our patients and helps you continually expand your clinical capabilities.

Located in affluent and highly desirable Chevy Chase, Maryland, you will be practicing in a community that is deeply invested in the health of its companion animals. Chevy Chase offers an ideal balance of suburban tranquility and metropolitan convenience, situated just moments from the energy and opportunity of Washington D.C. You can enjoy upscale shopping, beautiful neighborhood parks, and renowned dining options, all while benefiting from the friendly, sophisticated neighborhood feel that makes this area special. This location provides an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming community for you and your family.

Job Description: Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT)Livewell Animal Hospital - Chevy Chase, MD

Location: 7000 Wisconsin Ave Ste 101 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 [Visit Our Website]

Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to work in a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment? Livewell Animal Hospital - Chevy Chase is seeking an LVT with 1-2 years of experience to join our close-knit and dedicated team.

Why Youll Love Working With Us

• Modern State-of-the-Art Facility: Opened in December 2024, our newly built hospital is thoughtfully designed with separate dog, cat, and exotic animal spaces, including species-specific exam rooms and hospitalizations. Fear Free and low-stress handling practices are deeply ingrained in our approach-we even have Feliway diffusers and Thundershirts on hand.
• Team Culture: We are small but mighty, with a calm collective vibe and a strong focus on communication. We address concerns proactively and maintain an open-door policy to ensure our team feels heard and supported.
• Supportive Leadership & Growth: We hold monthly staff meetings and individual check-ins every 30-60 days to review goals and support personal and professional development.
• Exciting Events & Community Connection: We attend regular Yappy Hours and participate in local events like Paws in the Park. Expect to connect with the community and hand out swag such as pup cups, raffles, and plenty of fun. We close the clinic for half-days once a month or so to encourage team bonding and community engagement, and yes, its paid.

What We Offer

• 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays; clinic closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
• Exposure to a variety of cases: wellness, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, dental, digital X-rays, ultrasound, radiology, and exotics.
• EZYVet software and in-house IDEXX lab.
• Team of Fear Free Certified Professionals - we will cover your certification if youre not already certified.
• Emphasis on technician utilization, including dental charting, scaling, polishing, and digital dental radiographs.
• Compensation of $28 - $35.

Who We Are Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Maryland state credential required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a small animal hospital (no new grads at this time).
• Passion for patient care, teamwork, and low-stress handling.
• Bonus if you have experience with exotics or dental radiography.

If you want to be part of a team that values kindness, communication, and continuous learning, wed love to meet you. Come grow with us and help build something special.

Apply today and make a difference every day-one paw at a time.

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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Livewell Animal Hospital - Chevy Chase, MD

Location: 7000 Wisconsin Ave Ste 101 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 [Visit Our Website]

Are you an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician looking to work in a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment? Livewell Animal Hospital - Chevy Chase is seeking an LVT with 1-2 years of experience to join our close-knit and dedicated team.

Why Youll Love Working With Us

• Modern State-of-the-Art Facility: Opened in December 2024, our newly built hospital is thoughtfully designed with separate dog, cat, and exotic animal spaces, including species-specific exam rooms and hospitalizations. Fear Free and low-stress handling practices are deeply ingrained in our approach-we even have Feliway diffusers and Thundershirts on hand.
• Team Culture: We are small but mighty, with a calm collective vibe and a strong focus on communication. We address concerns proactively and maintain an open-door policy to ensure our team feels heard and supported.
• Supportive Leadership & Growth: We hold monthly staff meetings and individual check-ins every 30-60 days to review goals and support personal and professional development.
• Exciting Events & Community Connection: We attend regular Yappy Hours and participate in local events like Paws in the Park. Expect to connect with the community and hand out swag such as pup cups, raffles, and plenty of fun. We close the clinic for half-days once a month or so to encourage team bonding and community engagement, and yes, its paid.

What We Offer

• 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays; clinic closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
• Exposure to a variety of cases: wellness, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, dental, digital X-rays, ultrasound, radiology, and exotics.
• EZYVet software and in-house IDEXX lab.
• Team of Fear Free Certified Professionals - we will cover your certification if youre not already certified.
• Emphasis on technician utilization, including dental charting, scaling, polishing, and digital dental radiographs.
• Compensation of $28 - $35.

Who We Are Looking For

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Maryland state credential required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a small animal hospital (no new grads at this time).
• Passion for patient care, teamwork, and low-stress handling.
• Bonus if you have experience with exotics or dental radiography.

If you want to be part of a team that values kindness, communication, and continuous learning, wed love to meet you. Come grow with us and help build something special.

Apply today and make a difference every day-one paw at a time.

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Responsibilities and Benefits

Position Skills

• Professional client communication and education, obtaining medical histories and symptoms.
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals.
• Diagnostic imaging and implementing safety protocols of fellow staff members.
• Nursing skills including restraining patients, administering medications (PO, IV, SUBQ, IM), applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement, and venipuncture.
• Surgery prep and anesthesia monitoring.
• Proficient in dental prophylaxis.

Position Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state.
• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology.
• An interest in exotic veterinary medicine.
• 4 ten-hour shifts with an off day on Wednesday; rotating Saturday morning shifts.
• Pay range of $28.00 - $35.00/hour based on experience.

Ready to help us WAG? We live out our WAG Values on a daily basis, but dont just take our word for it. Check out the video below to hear directly from some of our teammates who Work Together, Amaze, and Grow on what our WAG Values mean to them.

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