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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Bell Creek Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (Exotics Enthusiast 🐍🦜🐾) 

 

Who We Are: 
Not your average veterinary hospital—we’re the place where fur, feathers, and scales all get VIP treatment. From curious cockatiels to sassy bearded dragons and speedy ferrets, our patients keep every day interesting. We’re passionate about high-quality medicine, exceptional client care, and creating a team environment that actually enjoys coming to work. 

 

The Role: 
We’re looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves the “unusual.” If you get excited about perfecting reptile husbandry, safely handling a nervous parrot, or calculating anesthesia for a tiny hedgehog—you’ll fit right in. 

 

What You’ll Do (aka Your Daily Adventures): 

Assist with exams and treatments for a wide variety of exotic species and small companion animals.  

  • Monitor anesthesia on patients ranging from itty-bitty to unexpectedly feisty 

  • Collect lab samples (yes—even from the really small patients) 

  • Take radiographs and assist with diagnostics and procedures 

  • Provide top-notch nursing care for hospitalized exotics 

  • Educate clients on proper care, nutrition, and habitats (you may become a reptile lighting expert) 

  • Safely handle and restrain animals with very different ideas about cooperation 

  • Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes—equipment, records, and patient care 

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What You Bring to the Team: 

  • Active LVT license 

  • A love (or strong curiosity) for exotic animal medicine 

  • Solid technical skills with a willingness to keep learning 

  • Calm, confident handling—even when your patient has other plans 

  • A team-first attitude and great communication skills 

  • Sense of humor—because exotics will humble you daily 

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Bonus Points If You: 

  • Have hands-on experience with birds, reptiles, or small mammals 

  • Geek out over husbandry, nutrition, or unique species care 

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, anything-can-walk-through-the-door environment 

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Benefits:  

  • Medical, Dental, Vision 

  • Variety of supplemental insurance 

  • Life insurance 

  • Paid Time Off 

  • Paid Holidays 

  • Participation in 401K 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Pet Discounts 

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Why You’ll Love It Here: 

  • No two days are the same—ever 

  • Work with a team that genuinely supports each other 

  • Opportunities to grow your skills in exotic medicine 

  • A workplace that values both quality standards and having fun 

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
 
• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
 
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States

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