Registered Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Subsidized childcare and elder care

FREE CE courses

Veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Frederick, MD is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide comprehensive care for pets. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical experience, an active CVT/RVT/LVT certification, and excellent communication skills.

The role offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and various benefits including mental health resources and paid parental leave. Join us and help make a difference in pets' lives at Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Active and current CVT/RVT/LVT certification is required.
• Strong technical skills in patient care and anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for pets by facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests.
• Admit and discharge patients as part of care processes.
• Support doctors with early intervention in patient care.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Anesthesia skills

Communication and organization skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Description

Greenbriar Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Frederick, MD.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

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
• Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care)
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Skills

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

• 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 $28 – $30 / 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.