Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with patient care, anesthesia, and lab work in a busy, AAHA-accredited practice. You will handle animals safely, communicate care instructions to clients, and maintain accurate records with compassion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate is a Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) with surgical experience, knowledge of disease states, and familiarity with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification required.
• Surgical experience required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Education

LVT certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician

$30 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $3,000 sign on bonus

Schedule: This is a full time position. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days and shift hours will vary within the hospital's operating hours.

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Techniciantoprovide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required.
• Surgical experience is required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.