Overnight Veterinary Technician – Ortho Recovery

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder…

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare, a network of pet hospitals, seeks a Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight Recovery team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on overnight care for recovering orthopedic patients, including monitoring post-operative comfort and administering medications.

It offers growth through ThriveU continuing education, leadership workshops, and hospital management fundamentals. Compensation starts at $24–$26/hour and varies with experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to work Overnight, Monday-Thursday.
• Positive work attitude.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight postoperative care for orthopedic patients.
• Monitor comfort and administer medications.
• Perform hourly patient assessments.
• Support daily care needs: feeding, walking, cleaning.
• Ensure discharge readiness for safe recovery.

Skills

Overnight shifts

Direct patient care

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Organization skills

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare, a network of pet hospitals, seeks a Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight Recovery team in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on overnight care for recovering orthopedic patients, including monitoring post-operative comfort and administering medications.

It offers growth through ThriveU continuing education, leadership workshops, and hospital management fundamentals. Compensation starts at $24–$26/hour and varies with experience and credentials.