Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

VSC Gaithersburg; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Discounts on veterinary services

Job summary

VSC Gaithersburg is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician specializing in surgery to join their team. The role offers a four-day work week with no nights or on-call responsibilities, allowing for a life-friendly schedule. Candidates with a passion for anesthesia, surgery, and advanced nursing care will thrive.

With a collaborative culture and commitment to exceptional patient care, this position offers opportunities for growth while working alongside board-certified surgeons.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Join a team that values excellence and work-life balance!

Qualifications

• Current Maryland Licensed Veterinary Technician credential.
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of veterinary experience.
• Specialty, surgery, anesthesia, or advanced nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist board-certified surgeons during procedures and patient care.
• Monitor anesthesia using advanced multi-parameter equipment.
• Provide exceptional nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Support CT and MRI procedures.

Skills

Anesthesia

Surgery

Advanced nursing care

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Current Maryland Licensed Veterinary Technician credential

Tools

Multi-parameter anesthesia equipment

CT and MRI equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Gaithersburg, MD

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Specialty

Veterinary Surgical Centers | Gaithersburg, MD

$32.00–$40.00/hour, depending on experience and certification

Looking for a specialty technician role with a life-friendly schedule?

At Veterinary Surgical Centers, we’re offering something that can be hard to find in veterinary medicine:

• Four-day work week
• No nights
• No on-call responsibilities

If you’re an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician who loves anesthesia, surgery, advanced nursing care, and working alongside highly skilled specialists—and also values time outside of work—this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Why Technicians Love Working Here

For more than 20 years, Veterinary Surgical Centers has been a leader in specialty surgery throughout the DMV region. Our Gaithersburg location combines advanced surgical services with a collaborative specialty environment where technicians are valued as critical members of the patient care team.

You’ll work closely with board-certified surgeons and other specialty professionals on a fascinating and rewarding caseload that includes:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Advanced imaging (CT and MRI)
• Specialty patient care and recovery

No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to continually grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

A Team You’ll Actually Enjoy Working With

We believe great medicine starts with a great culture.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping one another succeed. You’ll be surrounded by professionals who are passionate about patient care, committed to teaching, and genuinely enjoy working together.

Because our specialty hospitals share facilities with other specialists, you’ll have daily opportunities to collaborate, learn, and expand your knowledge in a way that simply isn’t possible in most general practice settings.

What You’ll Do

• Assist board-certified surgeons during procedures and patient care
• Monitor anesthesia using advanced multi-parameter equipment
• Perform laboratory procedures and prepare outside laboratory samples
• Obtain patient histories, weights, and vital signs
• Provide exceptional nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, recoveries, and discharges
• Support CT and MRI procedures
• Deliver compassionate, professional client communication
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and inventory

What We’re Looking For

• Current Maryland Licensed Veterinary Technician credential
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program
• Minimum 5 years of veterinary experience
• Specialty, surgery, anesthesia, or advanced nursing experience strongly preferred
• CT and MRI experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced specialty environment
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

VTS (Anesthesia) and VTS (Surgery) candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total company match to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental Health Resources
• Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Join a Team That Values Excellence—and Work-Life Balance

At Veterinary Surgical Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging specialty cases, learn from experts in the field, and enjoy a schedule that gives you time for life outside the hospital.

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are appreciated, your growth is supported, and your evenings and weekends remain your own, we’d love to meet you.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference and background checks.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.