Registered Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, along with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. This role supports veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery; performs technical procedures and laboratory work; communicates with clients; and helps maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe hospital environment. 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 computerized patient records, digital radiography, and an in-house laboratory. The organization provides full-service veterinary care and is dedicated to celebrating diversity and serving the community inclusively.

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.
Experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
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 exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.