Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Pet discount

Job summary

Parkville Animal Hospital in Parkville, MD is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role requires at least 1 year of veterinary experience, strong animal handling skills, and the ability to communicate care instructions clearly.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, professional development opportunities, and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Strong communication with clients about care and instructions.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and basic hospital procedures.

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 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 handling

Client communication

Safety awareness

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

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• 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.

About Parkville Animal Hospital

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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