Veterinary Technician

We are seeking an experienced full time veterinary technician for our AAHA accredited hospital in Leonardtown. Certified technician preferred. If you love animals and are committed to providing high quality care as a Veterinary Technician, we hope you'll submit an application. Veterinary Technician Position Overview Do you thrive in an environment where you feel empowered to take the lead? Are you interested in leading and mentoring a dynamic team of veterinary technicians? Do you enjoy learning new things to keep you challenged? Good! If you are looking to grow your career, then we want to talk to you about our opportunity! Location We are located in Leonardtown, MD home of the annual national oyster-shucking championship, and just an hour and a half outside of our nation's capital. Practice Overview In 1990, Dr. Lynn Fenwick founded Breton Veterinary Hospital with a desire to serve the St. Mary's County region through her passion for internal medicine, dentistry, and senior care. We are a private, AAHA accredited practice focused on creating lasting relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on the high level of care we provide to dogs and cats living throughout southern Maryland. We are a small, family-oriented team that believes in taking time to educate our clients on options to best care for their furry family members. What You'll Be Working On Engaging and communicating with clients Be your patients advocate ensure the best care and comfort is provided Supervise and train all technician assistants Promote teamwork and positivity through effective communication Uphold and promote all hospital policies and procedures Assisting the doctors start to finish with patient treatments, procedures, and activities Relieving doctors of technical work to help improve the quality of care given to patients Receiving, handling, and treating patients with skill, compassion, and care including monitoring them during anesthesia, administering fluids, and assisting in diagnostics, surgery, and general nursing care Qualifications Associates of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology required Prefer a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Maryland At least 2-years' of experience preferred Opportunity to lead and mentor veterinary technicians in a supervisory role Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for learning and taking the initiative Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

What's In It For You:

Competitive pay Annual Health Insurance Allowance 401k Retirement plan Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick and personal needs 6 Paid Holidays Annually Support with training and continuing education expenses Pet Health Insurance Uniform Reimbursement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Health savings account Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary Experience:

1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary Technician Experience:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person