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Registered Veterinary Technician

Rockville, MDOnsiteFull Time$30,000–$35,000 /yrPosted 10 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Registered Veterinary Technician
  • LVT
  • Surgical experience
  • DEA
  • OSHA

Nice to have

  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • computerized patient records
  • digital radiography
  • in-house laboratory

Role summary

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The role involves supporting veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, safely handling animals, performing technical duties like lab work and radiographs, and maintaining accurate medical records. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines is required, along with surgical experience. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $30 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $3,000 sign on bonus

Schedule: This is a full-time position averaging 32–40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7:30AM-8PM, Saturdays 8AM-4PM

Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Professional development opportunities

    • Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
  • Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
  • Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
  • Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
  • Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

    • Qualifications:

  • Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification is required
  • Surgical experience is required.
  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
  • Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

    • About Caring Hands Animal Hospital at Rockville

    Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients. Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.

    We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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