Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Gburganimalhospital; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Comprehensive medical coverage

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Gaithersburg is seeking an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. Your role will encompass patient handling, surgical assistance, and client communication. The clinic values dedication to patient care and offers a supportive workplace. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and professional growth opportunities. If you're compassionate and eager to work in a positive environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience with patient handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines.
• Ability to handle emergency and surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective patient handling.
• Induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients.
• Obtain diagnostics and perform in-house lab work.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Ability to manage time and multitask

Dedicated patient and client care

Professional communication

Education

Certification as a Veterinary Technician

Job description

Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Gaithersburg Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Unlicensed veterinary technician/assistant: $18 - $22 / hr. Licensed Veterinary Technician: from $25 / hr.
• Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays with rotating abbreviated shifts on Tuesdays and Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

We are building something special at Gaithersburg Animal Hospital, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're looking for veterinary technicians who bring creative ideas, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to be the best. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for but thought didn’t exist, then Gaithersburg Animal Hospital may be the place for you!

Gaithersburg Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self!

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Working With Us

• A positive, supportive clinic culture
• Scheduling that fosters a proper work-life balance and provides flexibility when life happens
• Coworkers committed to your success
• An environment that supports your growth and encourages you to be your awesome self

What You’ll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
• Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement and intubation
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Compassion and empathy
• Ability to manage time and multitask in a dynamic environment
• Dedicated patient and client care
• Readiness to be part of a team

We have a commitment to professional growth and a positive work environment in our clinic, and we offer fantastic benefits to help you keep up with the strangeness of the ever-changing world, including:

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Training & Development

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Join Our Team!

We cannot wait to tell you more. Apply today and let's do this thing!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Gaithersburg Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.