Veterinary Technician

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre vétérinaire dynamique à Frederick, Maryland, recherche un technicien vétérinaire de nuit à temps plein. Vous jouerez un rôle essentiel dans les soins aux animaux, de la gestion des traitements à la communication avec les clients. Ce poste implique un environnement rapide et exige une coordination étroite avec l'équipe de vétérinaires pour assurer des soins de haute qualité. Avec de nombreux avantages, y compris l'éducation continue et un environnement d'apprentissage, cette opportunité vous permet de grandir à l'intérieur d'une communauté de soins intégrée.

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free exams and discounts

401k with employer contribution

Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licencié technicien vétérinaire préféré mais pas requis.
• Expérience clinique de 1 à 2 ans souhaitée.
• Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience dans un cabinet vétérinaire ou un hôpital.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les vétérinaires pour assurer une qualité de soins vétérinaires.
• Communiquer avec les clients sur la santé des animaux.
• Assister aux opérations et procédures en accord avec les lois d'État.

Skills

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Overnight Veterinary Technician - CARE Veterinary Center
Frederick, Maryland

We are looking for a full-time overnight technician (8 pm to 8 am 2 days per week), Plus weekend rotations.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At CARE Veterinary Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At CARE Veterinary Center, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

At CARE Veterinary Center, we provide 24/7 emergency and specialty care to dogs and cats in the DC metropolitan and the MD, WV, and PA tri-state area. We offer Internal Medicine, Surgery, Rehabilitation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

We have a highly trained and qualified staff of veterinarians to treat your animals. Our goal is to not do what a primary care veterinarian does but to complement what they do.

We have specialists in a variety of service areas including surgery, orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Our specialists are available by appointment on weekdays and are always on-call for emergencies.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

CARE Veterinary Center is looking for a Full-Time Overnight Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a veterinary practice or hospital
• Prior experience with anesthesia and surgery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as multi-tasking ability.
• Organized, honest, reliable, flexible, independent
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

You'll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.