Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $18 - $22 per hour determined by the candidates skills experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Full-time averaging 3540 hours per week. We offer scheduling flexibility with the option to work four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The schedule includes some closing shifts until 6:00 PM and a rotating pet boarding care schedule typically requiring 12 hours on a weekend every 23 weeks.

Hospital Hours: MondayFriday 7:30 AM6:00 PM.

Parkville Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant toprovide 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

• Acomprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too.

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience.
• 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 Parkville Animal Hospital

At Parkville Animal Hospital weve been proudly caring for the pets of Parkville and the surrounding Baltimore community since 1985. Were a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing personalized compassionate care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

Our experienced veterinary team provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats including wellness and preventative medicine diagnostics surgery dentistry senior pet care and urgent care. Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology including digital radiology ultrasound and an in-house laboratory allowing our team to provide high-quality care and timely diagnostics all under one roof.

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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