Registered Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Corridor North (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 (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr- parental leave for pets

Subsidized backup childcare and elder_

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our orthopedic and sports medicine team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will support advanced orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation cases, provide skilled nursing care, and advocate for patients and clients throughout treatment.

You’ll grow through ThriveU CE, virtual workshops, and leadership programs, with a path to move within Thrive’s nationwide network of hospitals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• CVT/RVT/LVT active and current is required.
• Strong interest in orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and mobility-focused patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orthopedic, sports medicine, and rehabilitation cases.
• Provide skilled nursing care and client education throughout the treatment journey.
• Support diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, and patient advocacy during care.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Nursing care

Orthopedics interest

Communication

Organization

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current)

Job description

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- parental 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.