Veterinary Technician (Repost)

Prince George's County; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government is seeking a Veterinary Technician (Animal Care Attendant Supervisor) in the Animal Services Division. The role supervises the Health Program and collaborates with the veterinarian of record to maintain animal health and prepare for surgical procedures.

The position is essential personnel and requires leadership experience in a shelter environment, with a focus on high-quality customer service and adherence to AVMA guidelines. Located in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years in an animal care/sheltering environment, including at least one year in lead or supervisory role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid certification for Euthanasia by Injection.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of ASD health care policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of AVMA guidelines and best practices in shelter medicine.
• Administers vaccinations, medications, and health-related treatments as required; rabies administration as per veterinary standard.
• Supports surgical procedures under Veterinarian supervision.
• Stores, tracks, and accounts for medications used during surgical processes; report discrepancies.
• Provides direct supervision and ensures staff are updated on policies and procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Supervisory experience

Vaccinations

AVMA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Euthanasia by Injection certification

Class C driver’s license

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program (preferred)

AALAS/RVT/LVT/CVT certification (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Veterinary Technician (Animal Care Attendant Supervisor) grade G16 position, in the Animal Services Division.

About the Position

This is a supervisory level, professional position that plans, directs and oversees the Animal Services Division’s (ASD) Health Program that works directly with the veterinarian of record to maintain the health of animals under the care of ASD and prepare for and perform surgical procedures. This position ensures exceptional customer service is provided by its staff to our customers. This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management, and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include protecting and enhancing the natural and built environments of Prince George's County by enforcing Federal, State and County laws to create a healthy, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and businesses of the County (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division ); engaging residents and partners to ELEVATE environmental stewardship, beautification, and waste reduction (Community Engagement and Beautification Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emissions (Climate and Energy Division ); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints, and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures ASD for care and health of animals.
• Is knowledgeable on best practices in shelter medicine and within the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) guidelines.
• Administers vaccinations, medication and other health related treatments as required. Must be able to meet veterinary standard to administer rabies.
• Works under the direction of the Veterinarian, providing high-quality surgical support.
• Stores, tracks and accounts for any medication used through the surgical process and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Provides direct supervision and ensures veterinary assistant is kept abreast of the Department and Division polices and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in an animal care/sheltering environment, including at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid certification for Euthanasia by Injection.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered; however, there is no substitution for the required supervisory experience. All related training, certifications, and program experience established by the agency must be completed at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
• AALAS Certification, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in good standing (as applicable by state) or ability to obtain certification within 18-24 months. Successful progress must be demonstrated within the first 12 months of employment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience, preferably in a veterinary environment. May be substituted for 4+ years working directly under the supervision of a veterinarian.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

November 16 - 19, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.