Registered Veterinary Technician (Overnight $3500 Sign on Bonus!)

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

License/fee reimbursement

Job summary

Eastern Animal Hospital in Baltimore is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, lab work and client education. Credentialed RVTs play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care and seamless procedures.

We offer a 24/7 on‑site team, competitive pay, sign‑on bonus opportunities, and a strong focus on work‑life balance, professional development, and benefits including health/dental/vision coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified veterinary technician.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds and over 25 pounds with assistance.
• OSHA safety techniques and PPE usage.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Basic math and calculation of medication dosages.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine, surgery, and related tasks.
• Take histories, vital signs and weights during outpatient exams; educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Collect samples and perform in‑hospital lab testing; prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take and process radiographs following safety procedures.
• Provide animal handling and restraining during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam, treatment, and lab areas; keep public areas clean.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Mathematics

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary Technician License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Eastern Animal Hospital has won the hearts of Baltimore’s pet owners for over 30 years. Referred to as “Baltimore’s Best Vets”, we are thrilled to serve our clients in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare, and luxury boarding services. We are an AAHA accredited practice, a designation that only 10% of practices in North America have been awarded! Our state‑of‑the‑art facility is fully equipped to handle a wide range of needs. Our experienced staff combines expertise with compassion to promote your pet’s health. With staff on‑site 24/7, including an ICU and extended hours of operation, we are always available to assist the pets of the Baltimore community.

At Eastern Animal Hospital, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we prioritize work‑life balance, offering flexible scheduling, paid time off, and an environment that values your time outside of work. We’re committed to mental health and well‑being, providing an Employee Assistance Program and an open culture where you can thrive emotionally as well as professionally. We also invest heavily in professional development, with ongoing training opportunities, continuing education support, and a clear path for career growth—because when you grow, our entire hospital grows with you.

More About the Role

The Registered Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

RVTs may be eligible for a $3,500 sign‑on bonus. Bonus to be paid 50% at sign‑on, 25% at completion of 6 months of employment, and 25% at completion of 1 year of employment.

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to others' ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job‑related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in‑hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - $27.00 /Hr.