Veterinary Technician

Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology (AVIM&O) in Annapolis, MD is hiring a full- time Veterinary Technician to join our outstanding Internal Medicine team!

Overview:

AVIM&O is a highly specialized internal medicine & oncology practice with three locations in central Maryland: Annapolis, Hunt Valley, and Columbia. Our practices are co-located within Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, and we provide best in class veterinary medical care for patients with chronic conditions like Addison’s, Cushings, gastrointestinal issues, renal failure, cancer, and more.

Additionally, our techs work hand in hand with our veterinary specialists to communicate with clients, referring veterinary practices and pharmacies.

Our practice regularly utilizes the following specialized procedures:

• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Rhinoscopy scoping
• Chemotherapy administration
• Advanced nursing and hospitalization techniques

AVIM&O also has access to advanced imaging such as MRI and CT. Growth opportunities within our practice exist for candidates who evolve their clinical skills and provide excellent client/patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, IM/SQ/IV injections, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Have an eye for detail, follow through, and enjoy creating a bond with patients and clients.
• AVIMO prides itself with clinical excellence when it comes to treating internal medicine cases.
• Use communication and problem- solving skills combined with clinical knowledge to be a passionate patient advocate.
• Responsible for exceptional client and patient care, and client education.
• Provide safe and low stress pet restraint.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness.
• Running in- house lab work.
• Must be professional, trustworthy, punctual, and love working in a specialty environment!
• Have a high level understanding of drug calculations and prescription calculations, and be prepared to assist owners with refills and answer medication questions.
• Take detailed patient histories and providing pertinent information to the attending veterinarian. Understand the prioritization of clinical information is a highly valued trait.
• Many of our patients are chronically ill, geriatric, or acutely ill, so proper restraint and compassionate advocacy must be a part of your skill set.
• Excellent and timely verbal and written communication - our patients and clients depend on it!

Benefits:

• Compensation is based on experience, skill set, land licensure.
• $20- 37/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k matching
• Flexible spending account
• Employee pet care benefits with discounted, to no- cost pet exams and diagnostics
• 2.5 weeks of PTO the first years; 3.25 weeks of PTO after the first year.
• 7 paid holidays
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Uniform allowance
• Monthly in- house lunch and learns (many RACE approved)
• $1,000 Yearly CE allowance for all staff for conference attendance or education needs
• $2,500 Yearly CE Allowance for RVT
• Get your RVT with no out of pocket costs: AVIM&O will cover 100% of Penn Foster Tuition, books, large animal externship, VNTE prep, VTNE cost, and license cost.
  
• A fun and positive team who want to see you succeed!

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8 or 10 hour shifts available
• Occasional weekend on- call rotation (typically only once every 2- 3 months)

Requirements:

• Technology and Computer competent
• Credentialed/ Registered Veterinary Technician - preferred but not required
• 1 year experience as a Veterinary Technician - required
• Phlebotomy - required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

 
AVIM&O 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Salary : $1,000 - $2,500