Veterinary Technician

Seeking an independent, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Why Caring Hands Animal Hospital- Rockville, MD?

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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.

Who are we looking for?

Applicants must have a strong work ethic, preserve a positive personality, capable of communicating effectively, be able to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, have the ability to work in harmony with a team, possess a well-rounded technical skill set, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients as well as clients.

Responsibilities:

The primary role of all Caring Hands Animal Hospital employees is to ensure that our clients and patients experience top-notch customer service and patient care. The Licensed Technician’s responsibilities include:

Data entry via Electronic Medical Record system

Medical care of animals including restraint, radiographs, lab work, etc.

Assist in medical, surgical and dental procedures.

Properly care for all surgical materials; maintain hospital equipment and inventory. Prepare and maintain the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms and treatment areas.

Possess a wide range of technical and laboratory skills; demonstrates proper radiograph technique following safety protocols; places IV catheters and properly cares for them; prepares patients and the machine for an ultrasound procedure;

Prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.

Client Education

Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Uphold positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

Competitive salary of $30.00- $34.00 per hour, determined by the candidates skills, experience, and qualifications.

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents

Paid time off for full-time employees

401(k) plan

Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians

Guardian voluntary benefits