Veterinary Technician
Gaithersburg Animal Hospital•Gaithersburg, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Springboro Veterinary Clinic is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for a full-time position. This AAHA-accredited, five-doctor practice is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care for a wide range of animals. They offer services including orthopedics, behavioral consultations, nutritional counseling, and house calls. The clinic emphasizes a supportive, collaborative team environment where coworkers genuinely enjoy working together, helping one another succeed, and making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- Strong patient care and technical skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Desire to contribute to a positive hospital culture
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
- Run in-house laboratory testing including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures while maintaining accurate records
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Educate clients regarding medications, discharge instructions, preventive care, and treatment plans
- Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas while following infection-control protocols
- Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient workflows and exceptional patient care
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mentorship and support
- Professional development opportunities
- Free doggie daycare
- Discounted grooming services
- Access to Vetcor's Techlife Facebook community
- Flexible approach to compensation
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Team that celebrates successes, supports challenges, and enjoys having fun together
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
