Veterinary Technician (RVT)
About The Position
College Park Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our AAHA-accredited, three-doctor small animal hospital in College Park, Maryland. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care while creating an environment where our team members feel supported, respected, and empowered to grow. Our hospital embraces Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques because we believe veterinary visits should be as comfortable as possible for both pets and the people who love them. If you're passionate about practicing outstanding medicine alongside collaborative teammates and supportive doctors, you'll feel right at home here.
Requirements
- Current Maryland Registered Veterinary Technician license or eligibility for licensure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A compassionate, dependable, and positive attitude
- A passion for delivering exceptional patient care
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a fast-paced small animal practice preferred
- Commitment to Fear Free® and low-stress patient handling
- A desire to continue learning and growing professionally
Responsibilities
- Partner with veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and patient care
- Collect laboratory samples and perform accurate in-house diagnostic testing
- Administer medications and monitor hospitalized patients
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia within the RVT scope of practice
- Educate clients about preventative care, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate medical records that support excellent continuity of care
- Create calm, compassionate, low-stress experiences for patients and clients
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional medical care every day
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Continuing education allowance
- Maryland RVT license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
- A consistent weekday schedule
- Hospital closing at 6:00 p.m.
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
