Veterinary Technician - Emergency

About the role

CARE Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their Overnight Emergency team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Frederick, MD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast-paced, end-to-end care for emergency patients
• Perform hands-on triage, monitor critical cases, and conduct advanced diagnostics
• Support services include coordinating admissions, managing overnight treatments, and ensuring safe patient transitions

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• CVT/RVT/LVT certification (active and current preferred)
• Experience working in an Emergency setting
• Strong anesthesia skills (obtaining Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02, integrating clinical signs with disease processes)
• Positive work attitude
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Qualifications

• Self-motivated

Skills

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs through ThriveU
• Opportunities to earn credentials through various training programs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for adopting a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Pay

The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. An additional overnight shift differential is offered for eligible hours worked.

Schedule

Full-time position with availability to work Overnight.