Veterinary Technician: Surgery, Diagnostics & Client Care

Parkville Animal Hospital; Parkville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Parkville Animal Hospital seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. Ideal candidates bring animal-handling experience, strong client communication, and proficiency with routine veterinary procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule with four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, plus some weekend coverage.

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.

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.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Record keeping

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab equipment

IV catheter placement

Job description

Parkville Animal Hospital seeks a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. Ideal candidates bring animal-handling experience, strong client communication, and proficiency with routine veterinary procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a schedule with four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, plus some weekend coverage.