Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Kindness-Animal-Hospital; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement savings

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision

Paid parental leave

Sick Time / PTO

Employee pet benefits

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Uniform allowance

VetLife TechLife access

Job summary

Kindness Animal Hospital is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our compassionate team in Wheaton, MD. This full-time role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekend shifts, negotiable pay based on experience.

You will perform anesthesia monitoring, radiography, phlebotomy, and in-house lab work while delivering exceptional client communication and patient care. We value teamwork, ongoing learning, and a supportive environment that treats every patient like

Qualifications

• Licensed Vet Technician required or eligible in Maryland.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care preferred.
• Strong client communication and record documentation essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient handling and restraint.
• Support preventative care and vaccine appointments.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and assist with procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and phlebotomy as needed.
• Document patient records and client interactions clearly and succinctly.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography

Phlebotomy

Lab testing

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team player

Preventative care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Who we are:

Kindness Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Licensed Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Monday through Friday. No nights or weekend shifts!

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable employee pet benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue learning, building your skills, and growing your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a Monday-through-Friday schedule with no nights or weekends help support a healthy work-life balance.

Kindness Animal Hospital is ready to hire a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative practice that values excellence in veterinary medicine and recognizes the important role our technicians play in delivering exceptional patient care.

We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued and growth is encouraged. Every day here is a little different, but what stays the same is our shared goal: to treat every patient like family and every teammate with kindness and respect.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Consistent Monday-through-Friday scheduling with no nights or weekend shifts
• A team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
• The opportunity to fully utilize and strengthen your veterinary technician skills
• A collaborative environment where your knowledge and contributions are valued
• A shared commitment to treating every patient like family and every teammate with kindness and respect

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Support preventative care and vaccine appointments
• Monitor patients under anesthesia
• Provide perioperative care, including IV catheter placement
• Obtain diagnostic radiographs
• Perform phlebotomy and collect diagnostic samples
• Perform in-house laboratory testing
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and staff
• Document patient records and client interactions clearly and succinctly
• Collaborate with veterinarians and fellow team members to provide exceptional patient care

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Compassion for patients and the people who love them
• Strong attention to detail
• Dedication to your team, clients, and patients
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care
• Confidence with IV catheter placement, radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing
• Professional and compassionate communication skills
• Strong medical record documentation skills
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to excellent veterinary medicine

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. If you’re a Licensed Veterinary Technician looking for a supportive team, consistent schedule, opportunities to grow, and a place where your skills are truly valued, we’d love to meet you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Kindness Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.