Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health • Annapolis, MD

2d • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists is hiring credentialed Registered Veterinary Technicians for anesthesia and surgery roles at its specialty hospital in Annapolis, Maryland. The position focuses on nursing care for critically ill and post-operative surgical patients in the ICU, working collaboratively with board-certified surgeons and specialty teams in a fast-paced clinical environment. The hospital is part of Ethos Veterinary Health and shares a 28,000-square-foot specialty facility with multiple disciplines and a 24-hour emergency hospital.

The role is full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule, typically 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (the schedule also lists 8 a.m.–6 p.m.), and a rotating on-call schedule. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour based on experience and skill set. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• At least one year of ICU or surgery experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician status (CVT, RVT, or LVT) is required.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and commitment to exceptional nursing care.
• Experience calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids.
• Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Experience with ECG interpretation, feeding tubes, chest tube maintenance, and critical patient nursing care.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients in the ICU.
• Collaborate with surgeons and specialty teams to provide patient care.
• Monitor patients and recognize changes in their condition using clinical judgment.
• Calculate drug dosages and administer intravenous medications and fluid therapy.
• Monitor ECGs and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Assess patients for pulse deficits and changes in cardiovascular status.
• Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, urinary bladder expression, and jugular catheter maintenance.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
• Prioritize patient care and work independently in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with the clinical team.
• Work with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom RACE-approved CE access.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Uniform (scrub) allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed