Experienced Veterinary Technician
Join our dynamic team at Marriottsville Animal Hospital , an AAHA-accredited companion animal veterinary practice located in beautiful Howard County, Maryland. We pride ourselves on being more than just a veterinary clinic; we are a culture-driven, patient-focused team committed to providing exceptional medical care and an outstanding client experience.
We are seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician who is confident, skilled, and passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and a desire to grow within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
This role is vital to our daily operations and involves advanced clinical tasks, direct client interaction, and supporting our doctors with efficiency and professionalism.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians during exams, medical procedures, and surgeries
- Provide skilled animal handling and restraint
- Perform advanced diagnostics, including blood draws, IV catheter placement, radiographs, urinalysis, fecal tests, and lab processing
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep and recovery
- Administer medications (oral, injectable, SQ, IM, IV as permitted)
- Perform dental prophylaxis (if trained), charting, and patient monitoring
- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure treatment plans are followed
- Educate clients about medications, post-op care, nutrition, and preventive health
- Maintain cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and inventory restocking
- Support front desk flow as needed to ensure continuity of care
Requirements
2+ years of veterinary technician experience requiredStrong proficiency in restraint, diagnostics, surgery support, and patient careAbility to monitor anesthesia safely and confidentlyExcellent communication and client-education skillsFamiliarity with veterinary practice software and standard medical equipmentAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentMust be able to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periodsPositive team attitude and strong work ethicCommitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality medical careCredentialed technicians (CVT, RVT, LVT) encouraged to applyPay & Benefits
Pay : $20-$25 per hour, based on experience and skill level
Benefits include :
Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offEmployee pet care discountsContinuing education and professional developmentSupportive, collaborative team environmentOpportunity to grow within an AAHA-accredited practiceAbout Us
For more information about our clinic, please visit :
https : / / www.marriottsvillevet.com /
Marriottsville Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.