Registered Veterinary Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is actively seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support veterinarians with patient care and client service. The ideal candidate brings animal-care experience and strong communication skills to a fast-paced hospital environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and full-time staff support, with hours that align to our Monday–Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• LVT certification required.
• Surgical experience required.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiar with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely restrain animals with care and compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and updates clearly to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms and treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Surgical experience

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

IV catheter placement tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Salary : $30 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

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 Technicianto provide 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

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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.

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