Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

**Veterinary Technician** **Salary:** $22 - $25 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. **Schedule:** This is a full-time position. Monday through Friday, rotating 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 PM **Festival Veterinary Clinic 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 Festival Veterinary Clinic** Festival Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and their families in Harford County, Maryland, since 1994. We are a full-service animal clinic offering comprehensive care — from routine wellness and preventative services to diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, laser therapy, and senior-pet care. We also happily treat exotic pets when they’re part of the family. Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, skilled technicians, and caring support staff, all committed to combining modern veterinary medicine with compassion and a genuine love for animals. At Festival, we see ourselves as more than just a clinic, we’re a community-focused “pet family,” where both pets and their humans are treated with respect, kindness, and the highest standard of care. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence, Festival Veterinary Clinic might be the perfect place for your next career step. *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.*