Relief Registered Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 33,751 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual continuing education allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is hiring a Relief Registered Veterinary Technician in Frederick, MD. This role involves assisting in patient care, monitoring and education, while ensuring the quality of treatment.

We provide a supportive environment with competitive compensation and extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our dedicated team to make a positive impact in animal care.

Qualifications

• Current LVT or similar veterinary credential is required.
• Experience in urgent care or emergency veterinary services is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sedate, monitor, and recover patients for minor procedures.
• Triage urgent care cases based on patient stability.
• Perform digital radiography with precise positioning.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Provide educational support to clients.

Skills

Veterinary Technician credentials

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Phlebotomy skills

Client education

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

VTS credentialing (optional)

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

VetUrgency, a BluePearl Partner, is seeking a skilled Relief Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Frederick, MD!

We provide an experienced team you can trust in your pet's time of need to diagnose and treat a variety of non‑critical conditions. Our urgent care patient model is designed to reduce the stress, time, and cost associated with full service emergency rooms or referral hospitals while providing an uncompromised standard of care. We focus on high quality medicine provided in a timely and compassionate manner.

Pay

$24.50 – $47.00 per hour plus competitive shift differentials. Pay is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Shift Differentials

• Mon‑Fri: 6 pm to 8 am = +$4.50/hr
• Sat & Sun: 8 am to 6 pm = +$4.50/hr
• Sat & Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = +$5.50/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in sedating, monitoring, and recovering patients for minor procedures, ensuring safe and effective anesthesia use.
• Triage urgent care cases as they arrive, assessing patient stability and obtaining vitals such as temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.
• Perform digital radiography using proper techniques, including accurate patient positioning.
• Recognize normal and abnormal vital signs, including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, and communicate findings to the veterinarian.
• Obtain and interpret vital signs, monitor patient trends, and alert the veterinarian to any changes.
• Assist with stabilization of patients requiring urgent care interventions, such as oxygen therapy, wound management, or fluid therapy.
• Accurately calculate and administer medications, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters in peripheral veins efficiently.
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and wound care management.
• Provide client education and discharge instructions with patience and empathy.
• Support and mentor fellow team members to foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Benefits

• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full‑time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits—pursuing & established VTS technicians
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for associates
• Growth opportunities through level progression and leadership programs
• Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals
• Continuing education reimbursement: $500/year for CVT and $750/year for VTS; pay can roll over up to $1,500 for eligible associates
• Full‑time CVT associates receive 8 hours of paid CE hours each year; VTS associates receive 12 hours; CE hours can be carried over up to 24 hours
• Pro‑rated CE benefit for newly hired associates

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.