Veterinary Technician
Company: CityVet
Location: Chevy Chase
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Happy people. Healthy pets. At
CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is
important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces
and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a
vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices.
Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first
environment where the future of our employees is just as important
as the future of our business. We are looking for the right person
to join our team! CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technicians to
join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered
(with a minimum of 1-year experience). Compensation is based on
experience and education. Responsibilities The Veterinary
Technician (VT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient
care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian
leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients
and patients. The Veterinary Technician works to relieve the
Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to
achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary
Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the
operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the
client. Essential qualifications: High school diploma or GED At
least 18 years of age at the time of hire At least 1 year of
veterinary industry experience Ezyvet experience a plus
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication Lift
50 lbs to waist height Frequent standing, bending, walking,
lifting, carrying, and reaching Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills Self-motivated &
team-oriented A day in the life: Assist Veterinarians - prep
patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab
specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the
results Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of
prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications
indicated by the DVM Client Communication - obtain medical
information from the clients and provide the client proper
instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s
plan of care Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Purr-worthy people care At CityVet, we put an added focus on the
well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their
pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of
physical and mental well-being needs of our people. In addition to
health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time
off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and
HSA options, our full-time employees receive: Generous Pet-care
Discounts Uniform Allowance Flexible Schedules Growth Opportunities
Haven’t found your role? Visit our careers page HERE to complete a
comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and
skill set. Know the perfect pet lover? Submit your contact
information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if
your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program
qualifications. Read more about the program HERE! Follow the growth
of CityVet on LinkedIn! INDCVCCH
Keywords: CityVet, Charlottesville , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Chevy Chase, Virginia
