Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Description

Lead Veterinary Technician – Overnight Emergency

CARE Veterinary Center

Full-Time

Frederick, Maryland

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At CARE Veterinary Center , a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At CARE Veterinary Center, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

At CARE Veterinary Center, we provide 24 / 7 emergency and specialty care to dogs and cats in the DC metropolitan and the MD, WV, and PA tri-state area. We offer Internal Medicine, Surgery, Rehabilitation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

We have a highly trained and qualified staff of veterinarians to treat your animals. Our goal is to not do what a primary care veterinarian does but to complement what they do.

We have specialists in a variety of service areas including surgery, orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Our specialists are available by appointment on weekdays and are always on-call for emergencies.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

CARE Veterinary Center is looking for a  Full-Time Lead Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As the  ER Lead , you'll provide high-quality nursing care while guiding and supporting your technician team. You’ll help drive shift efficiency, delegate responsibilities, mentor team members, and maintain a smooth workflow throughout emergency cases and procedures.

Key Responsibilities :

Deliver Exceptional Emergency Care

• Triage, stabilize, and monitor critical patients
• Assist in surgeries and procedures
• Administer medications, fluids, and blood transfusions
• Manage diagnostics including radiology, lab work, and patient records

Lead the Team

Coach and Mentor

Foster Positive Collaboration

Experience & Skills Requirements :

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through :

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $26 - $40 /  hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.