Certified Veterinary Technician

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for qualified credentialed veterinary technicians NOVA Cat Clinic is hiring a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our feline-exclusive practice in Arlington, Virginia. This is an opportunity for a credentialed veterinary technician who wants to use their skills, take meaningful ownership of dentistry and surgery, and work with a team that genuinely shares the workload. Our technicians are not limited to basic support tasks. You will be an important part of anesthesia, dentistry, surgery, technician appointments, diagnostics, treatment planning, therapeutic laser appointments, and day-to-day patient care. Why Join NOVA Cat Clinic? NOVA Cat Clinic is a full-service, feline-exclusive hospital and a Gold AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice. Everything about our environment and workflow is designed around the specific needs of cats. Our team uses gentle, feline-friendly handling techniques and works to reduce stress throughout the veterinary visit. You will have the opportunity to focus entirely on feline patients while building advanced skills in dentistry, anesthesia, diagnostics, pain management, and chronic disease care. Our doctors are teachers who are willing to answer questions, provide guidance, and work beside the support team. They draw blood, clean cages, help with patient care, and step in when they see that someone needs assistance. We do not operate with a “that is not my job” mentality. Everyone contributes, communicates, and helps keep the hospital moving. Schedule Four-day workweek Consistent weekday off Monday through Friday schedule No weekend shifts Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Five-day scheduling may be considered based on candidate preference and hospital needs The schedule is coordinated with the doctors and procedure calendar. Most technician shifts will include a combination of dentistry, surgery, technician appointments, treatment-room responsibilities, and diagnostic support. What You Will Do In this role, you will: Support feline dental procedures, including dental radiography, cleaning, polishing, anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery Prepare patients for surgery and assist with routine soft-tissue procedures Administer and monitor anesthesia Place IV catheters Perform blood collection and assist with urine collection Obtain diagnostic radiographs Conduct technician appointments Administer rabies vaccines when permitted within your credentialed scope Perform therapeutic MLS laser appointments Assist doctors during appointments and procedures Maintain accurate medical records Explain follow-up care and home-care instructions to clients Prepare and maintain dental, surgical, treatment, and examination areas Monitor and restock clinical supplies Participate in cleaning, laundry, cage care, and general upkeep of patient-care spaces Communicate with doctors, assistants, client service representatives, and leadership…