Veterinary Technician

Petcarehospital; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary clinic as a Veterinary Technician, where you will provide comprehensive care to pets and support veterinarians. Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and a range of benefits including health, dental, and pet perks. Apply today!

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental health services

Continuing education support

Pet perks: free exams, discounts

Qualifications

• 2-3 years as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Emergency experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and advocate for pets.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health and treatments.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Proactive

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Rockville, MD

Compensation: $25 - $27 / hour plus overnight differential

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience, with a starting range of $25 - $27 / hour. The actual rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics with unparalleled resources and people. Through learning, career options, benefits, and support, you’ll be appreciated for who you are and what you bring. We come together in joys and heartaches to lift each other up with laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, you’ll feel the warmth of a small clinic with the support of a united network.

Why work here? Located just outside Washington, DC in Montgomery County, Maryland, we have ultrasound, digital radiology, and a full lab. We are team-oriented, respect all living things, prioritize learning, communicate honestly, work collaboratively, and are committed to EXCELLENT care. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life, 401k, paid time off, and pet benefits. Passionate about pets and care? Join us! Apply today!

Provide your best care with fewer barriers.

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide end-to-end care, from outpatient treatments and lab tests to admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with hospital functions to maximize productivity and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health, Thrive Membership, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain medical records and client communication.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas clean.
• Support and mentor team members.

Experience & Skills:

• Motivated team player, proactive.
• Strong communication skills.
• 2-3 years as a veterinary technician or assistant.
• Emergency experience preferred but not required.

Training is tailored to your skills, focusing on learning, growth, and mastery. Tasks include lab work, surgery prep, anesthesia, patient monitoring, IV placement, radiology, medication administration, CPR, charting, triaging, transfusions, and client communication.

Growth Opportunities

Advance your career through our learning programs, including CE courses, workshops, hospital management training, and an accredited Vet Tech program. We offer scholarships and tuition reimbursement. With many locations nationwide, you can explore various specialties and environments.

Benefits – Our care in action

Our benefits support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Paid time off, parental leave, bereavement, and pet adoption leave
• Top medical, dental, vision, and health savings accounts
• Pet perks: free exams, discounts, and more
• Subsidized backup and ongoing care support
• Mental health services
• 401k with employer contribution
• Continuing education and development support
• Scholarship and student loan programs

And much more! We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered.