Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

NAVTA membership & CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital in Berlin, MD is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician for a full-time role with a $3,000 signing bonus. The position offers compensation ranging from $24–$31 per hour, reflecting a hands-on clinical setting at a compassionate, AAHA-accredited hospital.

You will join a team focused on excellence in patient care, client service and ongoing professional development, with ample opportunities for growth within the VCA network.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician.
• Strong patient-care skills and ability to monitor anesthesia.
• Comfort with surgical prep and routine procedures.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry.
• Radiology Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture.
• Catheter placement.
• Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery.
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team full time - $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity! Location: 10445 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, MD 21811 Compensation: The salary range for this position is $24 - $31 / hour

About Us

Join the compassionate team at VCA Delmarva, an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing the highest standard of medical care for our patients. We are committed to excellence in veterinary medicine, exceptional client service, and fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace where veterinary technicians can grow and make a meaningful impact every day. If you're passionate about patient care and want to be part of a team that values your skills and dedication, we'd love to hear from you.

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits

• Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more
• Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers
• Other Perks $3000 Signing Bonus Opportunity! Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Delmarva team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Benefits

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.