Registered Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Job summary

Greenbriar Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team in Frederick, MD. In this role, you will provide essential care for pets, handling everything from outpatient treatments to laboratory tests.

You should have at least 2 years of clinical experience, active certification, and strong technical skills. The position offers competitive pay starting at $28-$30 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare resources and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for pets.
• Facilitate outpatient treatments and perform laboratory tests.
• Admit and discharge patients.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Technical skills

Anesthesia skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Job 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
• Strong anesthesia skills (able to obtain blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ 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

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

Benefits – our care in action

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Pet adoption leave
• 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 per hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.