Registered Veterinary Technician
- LocationRockville, MD
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary62.4k to 72.8k USD a year
- Posted28 October 2026
- SourceVeterinary Practice Partners's careers page (Greenhouse)
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About the role
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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