Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 30 - 35 per hour
- Location:
- Rockville, MD
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Veterinary Technician
Schedule: This is a full time position. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days and shift hours will vary within the hospital's operating hours.
Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
What to Expect
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required
- Surgical experience is required.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville
Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.
- We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
- #LVTECH
- Role:
- Registered Veterinary Technician
Company profile
Veterinary Practice Partners
vetpracticepartners.comVeterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a community-driven practice partnership group for veterinary hospitals, offering a co-ownership model in which doctor partners co-own their practices with VPP rather than selling them. The vet-first organization provides support, strategies and resources while promoting clinical autonomy and preserving each hospital's identity, culture and legacy. It works with veterinarians who want to build a practice from the ground up or grow an existing one, and its executive team supports hospitals across the country. Press Ganey ranked it in the 99th percentile for doctor partner satisfaction.
