Vet Tech Assistant: Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunity

Stryker Corporation; Edgewater (MD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Flexible scheduling

CE support

Mental health resources

Bonding leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners in Maryland is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant for our Edgewater hospital. Join a fast-paced urgent-care setting with a collaborative culture, no overnights, and a strong mentorship program.

We offer a consistent, year-round schedule, three-day weekends every other week, generous PTO, and opportunities to grow clinically while supporting the community. Penn Foster externship site participation is available.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of in-clinic veterinary experience (or equivalent education).
• Loves learning and welcomes coaching.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle animals of varying sizes.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with outpatient urgent care appointments and treatments
• Safely restrain dogs and cats for examinations and procedures
• Obtain patient histories and accurate vital signs
• Perform phlebotomy for blood sample collection
• Collect urine samples
• Administer medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV)
• Perform laboratory diagnostics including CBC, chemistry panels, electrolytes, and urinalysis
• Take high-quality full-body digital radiographs
• Calculate medication dosages and prepare treatments
• Fill prescriptions and review discharge instructions with clients
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
• Communicate compassionately with clients during stressful situations
• Support grieving clients during quality of life assessments

Skills

1 year veterinary experience

Loves learning

Stays calm & organized

Communicates professionally

Team player

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Education

Equivalency veterinary education

Job description

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners in Maryland is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant for our Edgewater hospital. Join a fast-paced urgent-care setting with a collaborative culture, no overnights, and a strong mentorship program.

We offer a consistent, year-round schedule, three-day weekends every other week, generous PTO, and opportunities to grow clinically while supporting the community. Penn Foster externship site participation is available.