Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Festival Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, and is passionate about improving the lives of pets and their owners. The role works Monday through Friday on a rotating schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with rotating Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The listed pay is $22–$25 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Festival Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal clinic serving pets and families in Harford County, Maryland, since 1994. Its services include wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, senior-pet care, and care for exotic pets. The clinic describes its team as community-focused and committed to combining modern veterinary medicine with compassion, teamwork, and excellence. It is dedicated to celebrating diversity and providing inclusive service.
Requirements
- Hold a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in the state of Maryland.
- Be able to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Know common disease states and be able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Be familiar with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.
- A passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain animals.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including providing care instructions and patient status updates.
- Perform technical duties such as laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Keep examination rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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