Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

AAVMP; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Job summary

CARE Veterinary Center in Frederick, MD is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our surgery team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

You will deliver anesthesia monitoring, advanced patient care, and diagnostic testing, guiding patients and families through admissions, recoveries and discharges with compassion.

Thrive offers extensive learning, leadership workshops, and a nationwide network, with benefits and growth opportunities across many locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience.
• Active and current CVT/RVT/LVT required.
• At least 2 years of surgical experience.
• Strong anesthesia skills and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in anesthesia monitoring and patient care during surgeries.
• Perform diagnostic testing and support pre- and post-operative care.
• Guide patients and families through admissions, recoveries and discharges.
• Collaborate with doctors to ensure timely intervention.

Skills

RVT/LVT/CVT

Surgical experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

RVT/CVT/LVT credential

Job description

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

About You

You’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing advanced and complex surgical procedures. Your impact will span the full continuum of surgical support; from utilizing your RVT skills in anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and diagnostic testing, to guiding patients and their families through admissions, recoveries and discharges with compassion and expertise

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 2 years of surgical experience (in a veterinary clinic setting)
• 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

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

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 - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• 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 $32 - $36 / 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.

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