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Veterinary Surgical Centers
Veterinary technician job in Gaithersburg, MD
Veterinary Surgical Centers is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team at our Gaithersburg location. Our collaborative environment means you'll practice the highest quality of patient care as well as continuously learning. For the past 20 plus years, VSC has been the DMV's leader in surgery, and now at our first Maryland location in Gaithersburg, it is a location for specialty offerings too.
At VSC, we are committed to providing world-class orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in a respectful environment that brings comfort to owners and instills confidence in primary care veterinarians. Each of our clinics shares a facility with other specialty practices, allowing for direct daily collaboration with specialists. This collaborative approach to medicine allows for the highest quality of patient care as well as opportunities for continuous learning.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg, MD
$30.00 - $38.00 an hour, depending on experience and certification
The target schedule for this role is Monday through Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Assisting our team of board-certified specialists in care and surgical procedures
Performing all laboratory in-hospital procedures and to prepare specimens for outside laboratories
Taking patient histories, monitoring vitals, and checking weights on patients
Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients overnight
Cleaning, stocking, transferring and discharging patients
Delivering strong and professional customer service to clients, and more!
BENEFITS We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home:
Competitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months
Generous paid time off and bonding leave
Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement
Employee referral program and uniform allowance
Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of veterinary experience required
Experience in specialty veterinary medicine and/or small animal nursing care will be strongly preferred
Prior experience with CT and MRI scanning is preferred but not required
2-year Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited U.S. Veterinary Technician college and current Maryland State licensure is required
VTS (Anesthesia or Surgery) members are HIGHLY encouraged to apply
Positive and energetic individual
Work as a team player in group settings as well as be able to work individually
Demonstrate strong communication and fast problem-solving skills in a stressful situation
Be comfortable with multi-parameter monitoring equipment, inhalant, and injectable anesthesia agents
Have a passion for improving quality of life for animals
Excel at multitasking
Be dependable, trustworthy with strong work ethic and a willingness to continue learning!
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Employment will require the successful completion of references and a background check. FOR MARYLAND APPLICANTS: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: ********************************* Where uncommon support partners with joy.
$30-38 hourly Auto-Apply 6d ago
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Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Vetcor 3.9
Veterinary technician job in Gaithersburg, MD
Who we are:
Gaithersburg Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Details
Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 / hour. LVT = $25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Schedule: Flexible, offering 5 x 6-hour shifts or 3 x 12-hour shifts
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Gaithersburg Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to join our team. We value dedication to patient care, a healthy work-life balance, and being your authentic self! We are committed to promoting professional growth and fostering a positive work environment in our clinic.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Gaithersburg Animal Hospital
Consistent scheduling
Coworkers committed to your success
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
We Offer Excellent Benefits to Keep Life Awesome
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)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
We are building something special, and this is your chance to be part of it! We're seeking veterinary technicians who bring creative ideas, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to excellence. If this sounds like the team you've been looking for but thought didn't exist, then Gaithersburg Animal Hospital may be the place for you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Gaithersburg 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.
$20-24 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Mid-Shift Veterinary Technician **$22-41/Hr
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Veterinary technician job in Annapolis, MD
Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic!
Come join our fast-paced, exciting Emergency Room Team as a Veterinary Technician!
Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic has been providing outstanding patient care for the past 33 years. Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 25+ Veterinarians, 50+ Technicians, 20+ Assistants and 20+ Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty practices (Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Ophthalmology) and care for their patients overnight.
Shift Times Available:
2PM-12AM
5PM-3AM
***GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL***
Additional $2 per hour between 4p-12a
Additional $5.5 per hour between 12a-8a
What You'll Get to Do
As a veterinary technician you will commonly:
Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals
Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications as directed by veterinarian
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarian
Administers high quality patient care through timely monitoring; correctly performs treatments as directed by veterinarian
Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers
Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs
Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment
Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques
Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
Correctly calculates drug dosages and administers drugs as directed by veterinarian, including medication CRIs
Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations
Provide top quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases
Provides outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information and relevant history
Time Off
At AAVEC we believe in Work - Life Balance and a healthy lifestyle which means the shift you are hired for is the shift time you will work every shift. This will help your life have some normalcy and consistency. We also believe in LOTS of time off, vacations, and spending quality time with your loved ones. Our rotation schedule was created by our veterinary technicians with the intent that it would allow them to take multiple vacations a year with using very little of their paid time off.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients
Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions in order to follow through on DVM orders
Knowledge of basic computer functions and the ability to learn new veterinary based software applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment. Must be able to maintain professionalism and composure at all times.
Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients and the public in a professional manner
Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language
Education and Experience for Technicians:
1 year of veterinary technician experience minimum, ER experience preferred
High School or Equivalent
What We Bring to the Table
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Excellent Paid Time Off Program
Double Time on Holidays
Continuing Education - $2,000 per year for RVTs
Annual Uniform Allowance
Semi Annual Bonus Opportunity
Paid License Renewal Fees
Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technology Degree
Generous Employee Pet Discount
401k with Company Match
Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, HSA/ FSA
Convenient Rotating Schedule with Adequate Time off
State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment
Compensation
Based on experience & skill level
RVTs: $30 - $40/hour
Techs: $22 - $35/hour
$30-40 hourly 60d+ ago
Veterinary Technician - Lead
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary technician job in Germantown, MD
Lead Veterinary Technician Full-time Germantown, MD Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician to join our general practice team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About You
As a Lead Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. You'll provide high-quality technical care while guiding and supporting your technician team. You'll help drive shift efficiency, delegate responsibilities, mentor team members and maintain a smooth workflow throughout each patients veterinary visit or procedure.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
* Minimum of 2 years experience as a veterinary technician or assistant required
* Must have strong leadership experience
* LVT, CVT, RVT and LVMT strongly encouraged to apply!
* Must have surgical, anesthesia and dental experience.
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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.
* Leading with Your Head
Understanding business, solving problems, and making decisions through inclusive contributions of others
* In coordination with Practice Manager for optimal staffing levels to meet maximum productivity
and service level expectations, including utilizing tools, programs, and processes.
* In coordination with Practice Manager to oversee locations inventory control system to ensure
adequate stocks of supplies are available, conducts inventory audits and manages inventory to
target budget.
* Maintain a facility that is visually appealing to clients and team members by organizing and/or
contracting maintenance with Practice Manager approval, ordering supplies based on budget
and/or Practice Manager approval, and ensuring the hospital meets Thrive and OSHA safety
standards and safety metrics. Reporting any issues or concerns promptly to Practice Manager.
* Engage in active learning by completing all required training courses.
* In coordination with Practice Manager oversees Thrive Controlled Substance protocol is followed.
* Oversees daily Treatment workflow to guide the team to positive and productive workflow.
Leading with Your Heart
Interpersonal aspect of leading with Emotional Intelligence (EQ), effective use of influence, working
together constructively and creatively
* Maintain healthy working relationships, through open communication, conflict competence and
emotional intelligence.
* Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment and culture by welcoming and
celebrating differences to ensure a supportive, productive, and engaging experience for team
members resulting in positive engagement scores and low turnover rates.
* In coordination with clinic's leadership (Practice Manager, Medical Director, Leads, etc.) help sustain an environment that supports team members in doing their jobs well, ensuring each team member receives the prescribed training and feedback, and meets the required qualifications for their position through coaching peak levels of productivity, efficiency, and teamwork.
* Engage in the team's wellbeing, focus on personal connections and check-ins to best understand, and implement the appropriate level of support resulting in positive job satisfaction scores. · Address all team member concerns and issues, following up and communicating with Practice Manager.
* Address emergent issues, including client escalations and urgent requests to ensure positive client satisfaction scores, following up and communicating with Practice Manager.
* Act as the Thrive Ambassador to the clinic team by educating, modeling, and supporting company initiatives to ensure engagement and compliance with all programs.
Leading With Your Hands
The art of bringing people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose with greater results.
* In coordination with Practice Manager support ongoing learning and development for all team members by providing consistent direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, continuous development check-ins and leading talent planning activities, and education on Thrives guidelines and practices.
* Move dynamically and lead from the floor to assess and ensure an optimal daily operational cadence while creating an exceptional team member experience and guest satisfaction through excellent communication and leadership.
* Model, train, and sustain an environment of proactive customer engagement, seeking to understand customer needs and educate them on the best choice for their pets so they leave confident, satisfied and wanting to return as demonstrated by positive consumer metrics. Reporting any issues or concerns promptly to Practice Manager.
* Proficient clinical skills, medical knowledge, and communication skills.
Benefits - our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
* Competitive pay
* 401(k) with employer match
* Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
* Paid parental leave
* Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
* Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
* Personalized care for every family-forming journey
* Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
* Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
* Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
You'll Thrive With Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. 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
* Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
* Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
* Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $28 - $29/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
$28-29 hourly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Cityvet 3.8
Veterinary technician job in Alexandria, VA
Happy people. Healthy pets.
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.
We are looking for the right person to join our team!
CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants -- with a minimum of 1 year of experience -- to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Technician (VT) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary Technician from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technician Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Essential qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented
A day in the life:
Assists the Veterinary Technician (VT) in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental surgeries by assisting in the administration of anesthesia and properly restraining the patients as needed for examination and treatment.
Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities' needs and capabilities in a fast-paced and effective manner.
Aid Veterinary Technicians (VT) with booked appointments, walk-ins, and work-ins, including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file, and aid in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision.
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Purr-worthy people care
At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.
In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:
Generous Pet-care Discounts
Uniform Allowance
Flexible Schedules
Growth Opportunities
Haven't found your role?
Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.
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Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE!
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$44k-59k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Bethesda
Bond Vet
Veterinary technician job in Bethesda, MD
Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we're there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.
“What I love most is working with individuals dedicated to supporting one another. There's a spirit amongst the team to help each other grow, learn, and accomplish goals- both personally and professionally.” - Christina C., Senior Nurse
The Opportunity:
We're looking for extraordinary veterinary technicians to join our team. We believe the role of a conventional nurse has not realized its full potential in any GP or urgent-care clinical environment, and it is our mission to bring this role to the modern day.
Here at Bond Vet, our veterinary technicians use their medical knowledge and clinical skills to provide routine and urgent care every day. You'll participate in surgery and dental procedures, run your own appointments with assistants, and educate the pet parents who walk in our door. We'll look out for you and encourage you to grow your skill set, helping you learn and setting up appropriate CE events and mentorship to support you through your career with us.
This is a full time (30-40 hrs/week) position with a rotating schedule of 10 hr shifts.
What You'll Do:
Focus on patient care; with support from our veterinary assistants and remote nurse team you'll be able to concentrate on the patients in front of you. These will include but not be limited to:
Patient Handling and Husbandry
Client education
Surgical/dental nursing and anesthesia management
Detailed record keeping
Diagnostic management
Medication administration
Emergency triage and response
Work alongside veterinarians and nurses from all corners of our industry, pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine and providing top-quality patient care, supporting communities across your region.
Supported by our Medical leadership team, attend monthly educational events and activities to help grow your knowledge and develop your career.
On-staff specialists will help you navigate new cases and realms of medicine.
Use innovative technologies, new medical equipment, and more as you pilot clinic tools that have not yet broken into the mainstream.
Embrace the future of AI-assisted technologies, enabling you to focus on the care you deliver.
We Offer:
Competitive Pay | $20-$31/hour based on experience, and a $4k Sign-On Bonus for licensed individuals
Shift Differential / Premium Rate based on day of the week, location, and tenure
Team-Based Profit Sharing Bonus - together we all win.
CE Stipend & Additional Time Off for CE for licensed individuals to keep your mind and skills sharp
Opportunities for Tuition Assistance for staff pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT
401(k) with partial employer match
Generous paid time off
Parental leave of up to 16 weeks paid over your time at Bond
Discounts on in-clinic services for pets
Membership to Rocket Lawyer
Commuter Benefits
Medical, dental & vision plan options;
Access to mental health support via EAP, Talkspace, & Ginger through medical plan provider and MyStrength
100% covered medical plans for qualified employees
HSA plan option with employer contribution
Figs scrubs & stocked pantries to keep you comfortable and full all day long!
You Have:
1+ years experience as a veterinary technician.
Newly licensed technicians are also encouraged to apply
A veterinary technician certification or licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)
#LI-RH1
At Bond Vet, we're proud to be vet founded and vet led. We are on a mission to enhance the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture. We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work-life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry-leading NPS scores, our approach resonates. Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy, feel empowered and are obsessed with pets. bondvet.com
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$20-31 hourly Auto-Apply 34d ago
Veterinary Technician at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia
Glenwood City Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary technician job in Columbia, MD
Practice
If you want a practice that feels like home, then you'll find it at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia! Conveniently located with plenty of parking for our clients, our small animal practice is bright and busy, with a welcoming feeling once you walk in the door!
More about the Role
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician.
Credentialed Vet Techs are urged to apply!
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
Ability to work on weekends as required
Previous veterinary experience is required
Bilingual (fluent in Spanish or Korean) is a plus!
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 35 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 35 pounds with assistance
Basic computer skills and math skills
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety; practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Bonus incentive
Flexible work schedules
Career and professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Generous Personal Pet Care Discount
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.
$20-24 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Veterinary Technician at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia
Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia
Veterinary technician job in Columbia, MD
Practice
If you want a practice that feels like home, then you'll find it at Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia! Conveniently located with plenty of parking for our clients, our small animal practice is bright and busy, with a welcoming feeling once you walk in the door!
More about the Role
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician.
Credentialed Vet Techs are urged to apply!
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
Ability to work on weekends as required
Previous veterinary experience is required
Bilingual (fluent in Spanish or Korean) is a plus!
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 35 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 35 pounds with assistance
Basic computer skills and math skills
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety; practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
Retirement benefits or accounts
Bonus incentive
Flexible work schedules
Career and professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Generous Personal Pet Care Discount
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.
$20-24 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Part Time Experienced Veterinary Technician / Vet Assistant FT
Tango Animal Hospital
Veterinary technician job in Fairfax, VA
Job DescriptionBenefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Experienced Part Time Veterinary Technician/ Veterinary Assistant needed for a small animal practice in Fairfax, VA.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and devoted to ensuring our patients and clients get the best care possible. We want someone who is compassionate, professional, and willing to learn.
Experience with Avimark is a plus!
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
*Restraining dogs and cats for procedures/exams
*Acquiring samples and running diagnostic tests such as bloodwork, fecals, and cytologies
*Assisting in surgical procedures
*Perform routine dental cleanings
*Caring for hospitalized patients
*Knowledge of normal patient (cat/dog) parameters and basic medical terminology
*Prepping, and assisting in exam rooms
*General cleaning and maintenance of the hospital and its equipment
*Other similar tasks required to keep the clinic running smoothly
Job requirements
*Must be proficient at restraining both dogs and cats
*Must have a good team work ethic and a positive attitude
*Must have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
*Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
*Able to lift fifty pounds unassisted and be able to stand, sit, and kneel for potentially long
periods of time.
*It is essential that candidates have a positive attitude in working with clients, doctors and
other staff. Effective teamwork is essential to the success of our practice.
*Strong work ethic, punctual and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
*Should be willing to be cross-trained in reception duties such as scheduling, answering phones, etc...
If you are a strong team player that is looking for a way to advance your skills and knowledge,
while still maintaining your personal life, this is a great fit!
**Salary based on experience**
$41k-58k yearly est. 4d ago
Experienced Veterinary Technician- Marriottsville
Concierge Elite
Veterinary technician job in Ellicott City, MD
Experienced Veterinary Technician
Join our dynamic team at Marriottsville Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary practice located in beautiful Howard County, Maryland. We pride ourselves on being more than just a veterinary clinic; we are a culture-driven, patient-focused team committed to providing exceptional medical care and an outstanding client experience.
We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident, skilled, and passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
This role is vital to our daily operations and involves advanced clinical tasks, direct client interaction, and supporting our doctors with efficiency and professionalism.
Duties
Assist veterinarians during exams, medical procedures, and surgeries
Provide skilled animal handling and restraint
Perform advanced diagnostics, including blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiographs, urinalysis, fecal tests, and lab processing
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep and recovery
Administer medications (oral, injectable, SQ, IM, IV as permitted)
Perform dental prophylaxis (if trained), charting, and patient monitoring
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure treatment plans are followed
Educate clients about medications, post-op care, nutrition, and preventive health
Maintain cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and inventory restocking
Support front desk flow as needed to ensure continuity of care
Requirements
2+ years of veterinary technician experience required
Strong proficiency in restraint, diagnostics, surgery support, and patient care
Ability to monitor anesthesia safely and confidently
Excellent communication and client-education skills
Familiarity with veterinary practice software and standard medical equipment
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periods
Positive team attitude and strong work ethic
Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care
Credentialed technicians (CVT, RVT, LVT) encouraged to apply
Pay & Benefits
Pay: $20-$28 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employee pet care discounts
Continuing education and professional development
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Opportunity to grow within an AAHA-accredited practice
About Us
For more information about our clinic, please visit:
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Marriottsville Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
$20-28 hourly 60d+ ago
Veterinary Technician (Part-Time with Full-Time Future Potential)
Tidewater Veterinary Hospital LLC
Veterinary technician job in Charlotte Hall, MD
Job DescriptionDescription:
A veterinary technician assists veterinarians with patient care, interacts with and educate clients, and works collaboratively with the client-care and technician teams. Technicians report to the Practice Managers.
Job Overview
To provide the best patient care and client experience from check-in to check-out. Ensure the successful work flow of the floor, treatment, barn, surgery, laundry, isolation, and kennel areas. Follow directives and lead other technicians by demonstrating responsibilities and duties as necessary, to learn and improve skills, knowledge, and abilities, and to help co-workers do the same. Veterinary technicians are responsible for completing all duties in a timely manner. Training is provided.
General Expectations
Technicians must possess passion, empathy, compassion, respect, confidence, decisiveness, critical thought, sound judgement, physical stamina, tolerance of stressfull situations, active listening skills and quick responses. The ability to express concepts and directions clearly, and to accept constructive direction is essential. Punctuality and reliable attendance is expected.
Responsibilities and Duties (May vary according to level of proficiency)
Assist veterinarians in patient care and medical treatments, up to, and not limited to, exams, dental prophy, hospitalized patient care, and critical/ emergency care and triage.
Check in clients into exam rooms, treatment, and take medical history; and may check-in and discharge patients from surgery.
Provide gentle and compassionate care and restraint of patients as necessary.
Collect, record, and share patient records and logs, lab reports, and radiographs.
Measure, prepare, recognize, calculate, dispense and administer medications and vaccines.
Place IV catheters, draw blood, and capture radiographs.
Acquire laboratory samples, process in-house and reference lab samples.
Prepare animals for surgery, provide sterile surgical support, monitor vital signs and anesthesia.
Monitor and report on the attitude and physical condition of animals.
Work patiently and professionally with and educate clients in varying emotional states.
Relay appropriate information to and from clients, doctors and management.
Help to train other technicians and communicate well with the client-care coordinators.
Help with washing, drying, folding and storing of laundry.
Clean and maintain kennel cages, equipment, and track personal belongings.
Prepare or unpack mail packages.
Assist in cleaning the public and employee areas of the hospital to maintain a clean, odor-free, and attractive environment.
Housekeeping and laundry duties for all hospital areas.
Help coworkers cover responsibilities and duties as necessary.
Complete other duties as assigned.
This position is open from entry-level candidates to licensed candidates. This position is part-time, but has potential to become a full-time position as experience increases. All levels are welcome to apply.
Pay commensurate with experience. Additional benefits may include paid time-off, veterinary discount, retirement savings plan, health/dental/vision insurance, and long-term disability insurance, and eligibility for each depends on the average number of hours worked each week or annually. Please ask us for more details!
Please see our website to learn more about us. Thank you for your interest!
Requirements:
High school diploma/GED required.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and able to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
1 to 2 years veterinary or animal work experience preferred.
Must be able to hear animals and read instruments.
Proficient computer, phone, mathematical and writing skills.
Able to work calmly and securely under stressful conditions.
Able to rapidly and accurately process information, manage time and prioritize tasks.
Rabies titers preferred.
Must be 18 years or older.
$30k-40k yearly est. 9d ago
Veterinary ICU Technician-Overnight
Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Veterinary technician job in Annapolis, MD
Veterinary ICU Technician - Surgical Patients
Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists (CVSS) - Annapolis, MD
Experience Required: Registered Veterinary Technician, Minimum 3 years as a veterinary technician in ICU
We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented Veterinary ICU Technician to join our busy surgical specialty practice. Our Annapolis location shares a 28,000 sq. ft. building with other veterinary practices: internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, and a 24-hour emergency clinic.
This role is ideal for a highly motivated technician with strong clinical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.
Schedule
Shifts are scheduled between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday-Friday
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Job Summary
The ICU Technician promotes a professional, patient-focused environment within the ICU and plays a vital role in supporting our surgeons with the care of postoperative and critical surgical patients. This position requires strong independence, excellent clinical judgment, and compassionate care.
The ICU Technician works closely with surgeons and collaborates with all CVSS team members to ensure the highest standards of patient care, communication, and teamwork.
Job Requirements
Minimum of 3 years ICU experience as a veterinary technician, RVTs preferred
Commitment to CVSS's mission, vision, and values
Demonstrated excellence in nursing care and critical thinking
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-intensity environment
Strong time-management skills, initiative, and task prioritization
Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations
Knowledge & Skills
Proficient in calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids
Skilled in venipuncture & IV catheter placement
Strong patient monitoring and nursing care abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Primary Objective
To deliver exceptional ICU patient care for surgical patients at CVSS
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary will be based on skill level and experience
Health, dental & vision insurance
Paid vacation, holidays & sick time
Scrub allowance
401(k) with employer matching
Continuing Education allowance
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Disability insurance
About Us
CVSS has locations in Annapolis and Hunt Valley, MD.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information
To learn more about our team and services, please visit our website: ****************
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$30k-40k yearly est. 4d ago
Animal Care Specialist
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Veterinary technician job in Crofton, MD
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
* We love all pets like our own
* We're the future of the pet industry
* We're here to improve lives
* We drive outstanding results together
* We're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Have a strong interest in animal welfare and possess a high level of knowledge of our companion animal and aquatic care.
* Ensure that all companion animals and aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care. This includes ensuring that all companion animal and aquatic life maintenance, companion animal incident reports and hourly animal health checks are completed as required.
* Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
* Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
* Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
* Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role and educate other PCC partners in animal care and maintenance.
* Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
* Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Evaluate guest inquiries and refers to the Leader on Duty as needed.
* Act as primary resource for guests and other PCC partners regarding all animal education and care.
* Efficiently orders companion animals and aquatic life, supplies and merchandise in partnership with the sales team to maximize sales, margin, and inventory.
* Analyzes department inventory management data and recommends areas for improvement.
* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the companion animal habitat and aquatic areas, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, cleaning the tanks, facing the merchandise on the shelves, etc.
* Ensures the proper handling and documentation for all relinquished and adoption animals.
* Verifies animal related maintenance tasks are being completed as outlined on the Maintenance Schedules.
* Participates in the completion of all animal and aquatic life related physical inventory counts.
* Adheres to and promotes established safety and loss prevention procedures.
* Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.
Other Essential Duties
* UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You're the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
* CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You'll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.
* BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
* ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for companion animals and aquatic life is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of companion animals and aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.
Certification
Completing and maintaining of the Petco Animal Care Certification program is required in this role.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
* Ensures that the Pet Care Center is opened and / or closed in accordance with established P&Ps as it applies to SFS operations.
* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures for partners, guests, and pets.
Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although guest carryouts and veterinary visits will require that a partner leave the PCC briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$13.00 - $22.00
Starting Rate:
$16.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see ********************************************
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$16 hourly 60d+ ago
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Cityvet 3.8
Veterinary technician job in Alexandria, VA
Job Description
Happy people. Healthy pets.
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.
We are looking for the right person to join our team!
CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants -- with a minimum of 1 year of experience -- to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Technician (VT) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary Technician from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technician Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Essential qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented
A day in the life:
Assists the Veterinary Technician (VT) in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental surgeries by assisting in the administration of anesthesia and properly restraining the patients as needed for examination and treatment.
Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities' needs and capabilities in a fast-paced and effective manner.
Aid Veterinary Technicians (VT) with booked appointments, walk-ins, and work-ins, including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file, and aid in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision.
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Purr-worthy people care
At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.
In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:
Generous Pet-care Discounts
Uniform Allowance
Flexible Schedules
Growth Opportunities
Haven't found your role?
Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.
Know the perfect pet lover?
Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE!
Follow the growth of CityVet on LinkedIn!
$44k-59k yearly est. 5d ago
Veterinary Technician - RVT
Vetcor 3.9
Veterinary technician job in Glen Burnie, MD
Who we are:
Glen Burnie Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Details
Role: Experienced Registered Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Monday through Friday; no nights, weekends, or holidays
Sign-on Bonus: $2000
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you sick of working nights, weekends, and holidays? Do you sometimes forget what your family looks like after a long week of working late? Do you ever wonder what it must be like not to work eight days a week? Are you ready for a work schedule that doesn't read like a BINGO card? If so, Glen Burnie Animal Hospital wants to talk! We value a proper work-life balance and want to see you succeed in the clinic and in life.
Glen Burnie Animal Hospital is looking for a licensed veterinary technician to join their dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love it Here
No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career - The more you know, the better off we all are!
Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
What You'll Contribute
Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
Experience in monitoring anesthesia
Emergency and surgical care - including IV catheter placement
Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions
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)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
You miss every shot you don't take; don't miss this one, and apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Glen Burnie 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.
$30k-36k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
Veterinary Technician - Discharge
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary technician job in Annapolis, MD
Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group Full Time More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, 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 Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
At Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, we provide rehabilitation and integrative medicine to dogs and cats in Maryland, DC, Delaware, and Northern Virginia. Our specialties include orthopedic, neurology, sports medicine, and rehabilitation services. VOSM treats thousands of orthopedic patients every year, more than a third of them coming to us from other states and abroad. Our specialists are actively engaged in teaching, clinical research, lecturing, publishing, and instructing other board-certified surgeons. That's one of the reasons VOSM is the place where veterinarians bring their own pets for advanced orthopedic care. It's also why VOSM receives challenging cases from other specialists, and has been entrusted with fixing highly skilled working, performance, and sporting dogs from around the globe. VOSM was one of the first canine orthopedic sub-specialty groups in the world. The doctors at VOSM are even further sub-specialized into the disciplines of sports medicine, joint replacement, trauma, juvenile orthopedic conditions, regenerative medicine, and orthopedic surgical oncology, as well as conservative medical management and rehabilitation treatments for osteoarthritis and soft tissue injuries. VOSM is the world's first and only veterinary sub-specialty group concentrating on canine sports medicine. The doctors at VOSM have a strong understanding of the activities performed by and injuries occurring in working and performance dogs. They also understand not only the need to accurately diagnose and treat working and sporting injuries, but the requirements of returning these athletes back to full performance.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group is looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Discharge 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 preparing medications, to support services including conducting discharge consultations.
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..
* 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:
* 1-2 years of clinical experience minimum
* Veterinary Technician licensure preferred but not required
* Must have post-surgical care experience
* Must be familiar with common veterinary medications
Our ideal candidate:
* Advanced animal handling experience in a veterinary setting
* Able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously
* Ability to remain composed and focused in stressful and emergency situations
* Flexible about working additional hours when necessary
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Must be able to lift 40 pounds
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 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
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $16-$21/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all 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.
$16-21 hourly Auto-Apply 1d ago
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Veterinary technician job in Annapolis, MD
*EXPERIENCE IN THE VETERINARY FIELD PREFERRED BUT NOT NEEDED*
The Veterinary Assistant/Receiving Technician works a rotating shift between the hours of 7am and 7pm Monday-Friday (usually four 10 hour days) and plays a vital role in providing competent and compassionate basic care by assisting the Surgeons in appointments with their patients. Receiving Technician provides support to the surgeons and all other employees as needed to ensure high quality patient and client care.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
One of the following qualifications required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing with individuals and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems within the guidelines of the company's policy and basic patient care principles. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully an individual should have basic data entry and computer skills.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk as well as use hands to feel / handle patients and items. In addition, the employee may spend 25% of the time sitting, climbing, or balancing; 30-40% of the time may be spent reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to lift between up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 + pounds with the aid of other employees.
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Job Type: Full-time
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$32k-44k yearly est. 56d ago
Animal Care Specialist
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Veterinary technician job in Waldorf, MD
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
* We love all pets like our own
* We're the future of the pet industry
* We're here to improve lives
* We drive outstanding results together
* We're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Have a strong interest in animal welfare and possess a high level of knowledge of our companion animal and aquatic care.
* Ensure that all companion animals and aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care. This includes ensuring that all companion animal and aquatic life maintenance, companion animal incident reports and hourly animal health checks are completed as required.
* Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
* Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
* Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
* Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role and educate other PCC partners in animal care and maintenance.
* Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
* Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Evaluate guest inquiries and refers to the Leader on Duty as needed.
* Act as primary resource for guests and other PCC partners regarding all animal education and care.
* Efficiently orders companion animals and aquatic life, supplies and merchandise in partnership with the sales team to maximize sales, margin, and inventory.
* Analyzes department inventory management data and recommends areas for improvement.
* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the companion animal habitat and aquatic areas, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, cleaning the tanks, facing the merchandise on the shelves, etc.
* Ensures the proper handling and documentation for all relinquished and adoption animals.
* Verifies animal related maintenance tasks are being completed as outlined on the Maintenance Schedules.
* Participates in the completion of all animal and aquatic life related physical inventory counts.
* Adheres to and promotes established safety and loss prevention procedures.
* Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.
Other Essential Duties
* UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You're the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
* CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You'll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.
* BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
* ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for companion animals and aquatic life is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of companion animals and aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.
Certification
Completing and maintaining of the Petco Animal Care Certification program is required in this role.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
* Ensures that the Pet Care Center is opened and / or closed in accordance with established P&Ps as it applies to SFS operations.
* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures for partners, guests, and pets.
Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although guest carryouts and veterinary visits will require that a partner leave the PCC briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$13.00 - $22.00
Starting Rate:
$16.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see ********************************************
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$16 hourly 22d ago
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Cityvet 3.8
Veterinary technician job in Chevy Chase, MD
Job Description
Happy people. Healthy pets.
At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet-led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees play a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people-first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.
We are looking for the right person to join our team!
CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants -- with a minimum of 1 year of experience -- to join our team! Although previous experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred, we do have entry-level positions available as well. We are willing to train the right candidate!
Responsibilities
The Veterinary Technician Assistant (TA) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinary Technician (VT) leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of our clients and patients. The Veterinary Technician Assistant works to relieve the Veterinary Technician from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Veterinary Technician Assistants help facilitate and streamline the communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.
Essential qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
Lift 50 lbs to waist height
Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication & listening skills
Self-motivated & team-oriented
A day in the life:
Assists the Veterinary Technician (VT) in preparing patients for medical, surgical, and dental surgeries by assisting in the administration of anesthesia and properly restraining the patients as needed for examination and treatment.
Effectively partner with the Veterinarian and Veterinary Technician (VT) Teams to administer proper patient triage protocol based on the client and facilities' needs and capabilities in a fast-paced and effective manner.
Aid Veterinary Technicians (VT) with booked appointments, walk-ins, and work-ins, including recording observations/treatment plans in the patient file, and aid in the performance of medical treatments under doctor supervision.
Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed
Purr-worthy people care
At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well-being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well-being needs of our people.
In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:
Generous Pet-care Discounts
Uniform Allowance
Flexible Schedules
Growth Opportunities
Haven't found your role?
Visit our careers page HERE to complete a comprehensive search for a role that fits your personality and skill set.
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Submit your contact information HERE for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 if your contact is hired and meets our Community Referral Program qualifications. Read more about the program HERE!
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$33k-45k yearly est. 1d ago
Veterinary Technician
Vetcor 3.9
Veterinary technician job in Owings, MD
Who we are:
Chesapeake Animal Clinic is hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Details
Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 36 hours / week
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Chesapeake Animal Clinic has an opening for an experienced or licensed veterinary technician to add to our incredible team. Have a love for pets? Looking to work with excited, energized people who bring their funny selves to work each day and encourage you to do the same? If so, Chesapeake Animal Clinic wants to talk! CAC is a Two-doctor practice with a well-established support staff committed to providing exceptional and unparalleled patient care. Our practice has digital radiography, ultrasound Relief Veterinarians, Digital Dental Radiography, fully stocked laboratory and more. Chesapeake Animal Clinic is more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self.
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)
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education allowance
Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
Six paid holidays (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Think you're the veterinary technician we're looking for? Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Chesapeake Animal Clinic 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.
How much does a veterinary technician earn in Washington, DC?
The average veterinary technician in Washington, DC earns between $29,000 and $51,000 annually. This compares to the national average veterinary technician range of $30,000 to $48,000.
Average veterinary technician salary in Washington, DC
$39,000
What are the biggest employers of Veterinary Technicians in Washington, DC?
The biggest employers of Veterinary Technicians in Washington, DC are: