Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Pet discount

Job summary

Parkville Animal Hospital in Baltimore, MD is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role includes assisting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and patient recovery, while communicating care plans to clients.

It requires compassionate animal handling and familiarity with safety guidelines. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), and pet discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able 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

Veterinary experience

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Job description

Salary: $18 - $22 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time, averaging 35–40 hours per week. We offer scheduling flexibility with the option to work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The schedule includes some closing shifts until 6:00 PM and a rotating pet boarding care schedule, typically requiring 1–2 hours on a weekend every 2–3 weeks.

Hospital Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM.

Parkville Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

At Parkville Animal Hospital, we’ve been proudly caring for the pets of Parkville and the surrounding Baltimore community since 1985. We're a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

Our experienced veterinary team provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including wellness and preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, senior pet care, and urgent care. Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology, including digital radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, allowing our team to provide high-quality care and timely diagnostics all under one roof.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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