RVT Veterinary Technician — Full-Time with Benefits & Pet Discount

Festival Veterinary Clinic; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan for full-time employees

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role requires MD RVT certification, strong animal-handling skills, and effective communication with clients.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work and radiographs, manage records, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Maryland RVT certification and be licensed.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Laboratory work

Radiology imaging

Medical record keeping

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification (MD)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Festival Veterinary Clinic in Harford County, Maryland, is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role requires MD RVT certification, strong animal-handling skills, and effective communication with clients.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, perform lab work and radiographs, manage records, and ensure safety and compliance in a fast-paced clinic environment.