Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance

Tuition sponsorship

License reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

VCA Columbia Animal Hospital in Columbia, MD is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. We provide compassionate care for dogs and cats and support veterinarians with skilled technical tasks in a collaborative, pet-friendly environment.

You will perform patient assessments, anesthesia monitoring, dental work, radiology, lab duties, venipuncture and catheter placement, and contribute to a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• Credentials (CVT, RVT, or LVT) required.
• Licensed veterinary technician with required credentials.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures.
• Assist in surgical preparation and intraoperative support.
• Provide dental cleanings and procedures as needed.
• Operate radiology equipment and capture diagnostic images.
• Carry out laboratory work and sample processing.
• Execute venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing.
• Support patient recovery and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

CVT

RVT/LVT credential

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Tools

Radiology equipment

Dental equipment

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 8895 Centre Park Dr Suite AB, Columbia, MD 21045

Pay Range: $20-$24 / hour

At VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Centre Par
k, we've helped puppies and kittens, dogs and cats live long, healthy and happy lives since 1997. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner.

Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

We are looking to add a full time Veterinary Technician to our medical team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

Why join the VCA Columbia team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of VCA Columbia, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com