Registered Veterinary Technician ($1000 Sign On Bonus!)

Eastern Animal Hospital • Baltimore, MD

17d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Practice Eastern Animal Hospital has won the hearts of Baltimore’s pet owners for over 30 years. Referred to as “Baltimore’s Best Vets”, we are thrilled to serve our clients in a state-of-the-art facility with wellness care, urgent care, surgery, doggie daycare, and luxury boarding services. We are an AAHA accredited practice, a designation that only 10% of practices in North America have been awarded! Our state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped to handle a wide range of needs. Our experienced staff combines expertise with compassion to promote your pet’s health. With staff on-site 24/7, including an ICU and extended hours of operation, we are always available to assist the pets of the Baltimore community! At Eastern Animal Hospital, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our patients. That’s why we prioritize work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling, paid time off, and an environment that values your time outside of work. We’re committed to mental health and well-being, providing an Employee Assistance Program and an open culture where you can thrive emotionally as well as professionally. We also invest heavily in professional development, with ongoing training opportunities, continuing education support, and a clear path for career growth—because when you grow, our entire hospital grows with you. More about the Role The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.

Requirements

• State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
• Ability to work a day shift or overnight shift
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
• Bonus incentive
• Career and professional development
• State licensing fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees