Registered Veterinary Technician

Rockville•Rockville, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville 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. The role supports veterinarians with patient care, examinations, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, and includes technical procedures, client communication, recordkeeping, medication dispensing, and maintaining a clean, prepared clinical 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. The position pays $30–$35 per hour, based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities that offer convenient hours six days a week and an open-door policy. Their full-service hospitals provide computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory services. The organization is dedicated to a culture that celebrates diversity and supports inclusive service 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.
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.