Registered Veterinary Technician

MassVet; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elder看

Free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-dis**

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Annapolis Junction, MD, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our advanced orthopedic and sports medicine team.

You will support patients through rehab and mobility-focused care, provide nursing and diagnostic support, and educate clients as part of a collaborative veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience (direct patient care).
• CVT/RVT/LVT license active and current is required.
• Superior technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring.
• Experience in orthopedic, sport medicine, rehabilitation or specialty care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation cases.
• Provide skilled nursing care and patient advocacy throughout treatment.
• Assist with client education and diagnostic support during visits.
• Contribute to treatment planning and general hospital workflow.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

CVT/RVT/LVT license

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Organization

Job description

Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group is looking for a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our advanced orthopedic and sports medicine team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Annapolis Junction, MD.

About You

You'll play an important role in helping patients regain mobility, recover from injury, and return to the activities they love. Your impact will span every stage of care, from supporting advanced orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation cases to providing skilled nursing care, client education, diagnostic support and exceptional patient advocacy throughout the treatment journey. The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) Required
• Superior/advanced technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring and patient nursing care
• Previous experience in a veterinary specialty surgical, emergency, rehabilitation or advanced general practice medicine preferred
• Has strong interest in orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and mobility-focused patient care
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

You'll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $30 - $34 / hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.