Registered Veterinary Technician

**Registered Veterinary Technician**

**Salary:** $22-$27 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

**Schedule:** This is a full-time position with three to four 10-hour shifts per weekday and rotating Saturday mornings. Two early shifts (8:00 AM–6:00 PM) and two late shifts (10:00 AM–8:00 PM). Occasional shifts from 8 am to 8 pm.

**Annapolis Cat Practice/ Bay Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring a****full-time Registered** **Veterinary Technician**to provide 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**

• A comprehensive 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.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• 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:**

• Must hold a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification in Maryland.
• 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 Annapolis Cat Practice/ Bay Ridge Animal Hospital**

At Bay Ridge Animal Hospital, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of veterinary care. We strive to deliver excellent medicine with loving care, because your pet’s health is our #1 priority. With support from our sister facility, Annapolis Cat Hospital, we provide high-quality veterinary care for the area’s dogs and cats. Located right next door, Annapolis Cat Hospital caters to our feline patients, while Bay Ridge Animal Hospital focuses on dogs.

*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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