Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners • Annapolis, MD

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About The Position

Annapolis Cat Practice/Bay Ridge Animal Hospital 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.

This role supports veterinarians in patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. It also performs technical duties, maintains medical records, assists with medications, and helps keep clinical spaces and equipment ready for use. The position works three to four 10-hour weekday shifts, with rotating Saturday mornings. Shifts include two early shifts from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and two late shifts from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with occasional shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Bay Ridge Animal Hospital provides veterinary care for dogs, while its sister facility, Annapolis Cat Hospital, caters to feline patients. The organization emphasizes excellent medicine with compassionate care and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.

Requirements

• Hold a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in Maryland.
• Be able to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Know common disease states and 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.

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 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee pet discount.

What This Job Offers

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