Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) provides advanced clinical care and operational leadership in a fast-paced emergency hospital. Working closely with attending veterinarians, the RVT delivers emergency nursing care, assists with diagnostic and surgical procedures, and supports hospital workflow. The position also provides frontline leadership by mentoring technicians and assistants, maintaining clinical standards, and promoting a collaborative team culture. The role includes triaging emergency patients, supporting stabilization and critical care, performing nursing procedures, monitoring patients, assisting with anesthesia and diagnostics, communicating with clients, and supporting department operations. Candidates must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is available full-time or part-time at Animal Emergency Hospital in Bel Air, Maryland.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical veterinary experience, including at least 1 year in emergency or critical care, OR a minimum of 2 years of experience with an active RVT license.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Advanced knowledge of emergency triage, ICU/critical care concepts, anesthesia, pharmacology, and sterile technique.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and de-escalation skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, a positive attitude, and commitment to teamwork and mentorship.
- Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, or LVT) preferred.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency walk-in patients, assess acuity, and assist veterinarians with emergency stabilization and critical care.
- Place IV catheters, manage fluid therapy, administer medications, and perform advanced nursing procedures, including male urinary catheter placement and assisted sample collection.
- Obtain, record, and monitor patient vital signs; identify clinical changes and delegate or prioritize treatments as needed.
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets, electronic medical records, and detailed surgical documentation.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, medical treatments, and emergency surgical interventions.
- Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing sedation and general anesthesia; maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment.
- Operate diagnostic technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, ECG, tonometry, and in-house laboratory analyzers.
- Prepare and process off-site diagnostic submissions, cytology stains, and laboratory consults.
- Provide compassionate, professional service to clients in stressful, emergency, or grief-related situations.
- Obtain medical histories, review diagnostic and treatment plans, provide discharge instructions and medication demonstrations, and give clients timely updates.
- Direct daily departmental flow and ensure technicians and assistants complete assignments effectively and safely.
- Train, coach, and mentor team members on clinical skills, equipment operation, safety protocols, and hospital procedures.
- Promote continuous learning, accountability, and positive team communication; follow hospital protocols and escalate performance or behavioral concerns to practice leadership.
- Maintain a clean, organized, sterile, and safe clinical environment.
- Track inventory and alert leadership when supplies are low.
- Comply with Maryland veterinary regulations and controlled-substance documentation standards.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
- Hourly pay of $28–$45, based on experience and skill set.
- Shift differentials of $3 per hour for overnight shifts and $4 per hour for weekend shifts.
- Pet bill discounts and employee pet wellness days.
- Discounted employee pet bloodwork.
- Cell phone discounts.
- Vacation accrual beginning immediately, with the opportunity to accrue up to 160 hours.
- PTO and sick time.
- Insurance benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Free short-term disability coverage for eligible employees.
- Free therapy and Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee professional mentorship programs.
- Onsite classes, training, and continuing education opportunities.
- Full scholarships for the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology associate degree program and scholarships for the CCBC Veterinary Technician program, available after at least six months of employment at the hospital.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist support groups, resources, webinar training, and mentorship opportunities in emergency and critical care.
- Rabies vaccinations.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Continuing education and conference allowance for RVTs of up to $3,000.
- Coverage of licensing costs and professional fees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
