Description

Veterinary Surgical Centers is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team at our Gaithersburg location. Our collaborative environment means you'll practice the highest quality of patient care as well as continuously learning. For the past 20 plus years, VSC has been the DMV's leader in surgery, and now at our first Maryland location in Gaithersburg, it is a location for specialty offerings too.

At VSC, we are committed to providing world-class orthopedic and soft tissue surgery in a respectful environment that brings comfort to owners and instills confidence in primary care veterinarians. Each of our clinics shares a facility with other specialty practices, allowing for direct daily collaboration with specialists. This collaborative approach to medicine allows for the highest quality of patient care as well as opportunities for continuous learning.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg, MD

$22.00 - $38.00 an hour, depending on experience and certification

The target schedule for this role is Monday through Thursday, 8am - 6pm

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assisting our team of board-certified specialists in care and surgical procedures
• Performing all laboratory in-hospital procedures and to prepare specimens for outside laboratories
• Taking patient histories, monitoring vitals, and checking weights on patients
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized patients overnight
• Cleaning, stocking, transferring and discharging patients
• Delivering strong and professional customer service to clients, and more!

BENEFITS

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential both at work and at home:

• Competitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months

• Generous paid time off and bonding leave

• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance

• Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement

• Employee referral program and uniform allowance

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products

• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing

• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of veterinary experience required
• Experience in specialty veterinary medicine and/or small animal nursing care will be preferred
• 2-year Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited U.S. Veterinary Technician college and current Maryland State licensure is required
• VTS (Anesthesia or Surgery) members are HIGHLY encouraged to apply
• Positive and energetic individual
• Work as a team player in group settings as well as be able to work individually
• Demonstrate strong communication and fast problem-solving skills in a stressful situation
• Be comfortable with multi-parameter monitoring equipment, inhalant, and injectable anesthesia agents
• Have a passion for improving quality of life for animals
• Excel at multitasking
• Be dependable, trustworthy with strong work ethic and a willingness to continue learning!

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions .

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check .

FOR MARYLAND APPLICANTS: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100 .

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws .

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

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