Licensed Veterinary Technician
PETA
Licensed Veterinary Technician
PETA
Nonprofit advocacy group for animal rights
Description
Position Objective:
To provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform pre-op physical exams on and administer vaccines to clinic patients
• Maintain proper and complete medical records
• Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian
• Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs
• Provide administration of anesthetics and monitor patients from prep through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge
• Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting
• Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Complete monthly controlled drug log audit for finance
• Communicate with clients regarding post-operative patient care as well as the results of diagnostic testing and other medical findings
• Establish and adhere to maintenance programs for all medical equipment
• Maintain strict confidentiality about client, patient, and donor information
• Drive the mobile clinic to and from designated sites
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Keep clinic fully stocked with supplies
Requirements
• Virginia veterinary technician's license
• Previous experience with a controlled-substance inventory
• Previous experience working independently and exercising discretion
• Proven ability to handle confidential information
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.85. The ultimate hourly pay within this range offered to a qualified candidate will be determined by the candidate’s experience.
A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted until November 26, 2026.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.
PETA advocates for animal rights and works to end cruelty toward animals. It targets four major sources of suffering—factory farms, laboratories, the clothing trade, and the entertainment industry—through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. Its activities include exposing cruelty, lobbying for laws, conducting undercover investigations, rescuing animals, and organizing public campaigns to shift consumer and industry behavior. Unlike many groups that focus on a single issue or region, PETA is the largest animal-rights organization and uses high-profile campaigns and celebrity partnerships to raise awareness and influence policy. The goal is to stop animal suffering and secure legal protections and better treatment for animals.
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