Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and exceptional service to clients. 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 hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days and shift hours vary within the hospital’s operating hours. Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities with convenient hours six days a week and an open-door policy. Their full-service hospitals provide computerized patient records, digital radiography, and an in-house laboratory. The organization is dedicated to celebrating diversity and being an inclusive service provider in the community.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required.
- Surgical experience is required.
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
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 laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
- Professional development opportunities.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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