Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group

Full Time

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who We Are

At Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We provide rehabilitation and integrative medicine to dogs and cats in Maryland, DC, Delaware, and Northern Virginia. Our specialties include orthopedic, neurology, sports medicine, and rehabilitation services. VOSM treats thousands of orthopedic patients every year, more than a third of them coming to us from other states and abroad.

Our specialists are actively engaged in teaching, clinical research, lecturing, publishing, and instructing other board‑certified surgeons. VOSM is where veterinarians bring their own pets for advanced orthopedic care and where we receive challenging cases from around the globe.

We are looking for a Full‑Time Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end‑to‑end care for our precious patients—from hands‑on care and laboratory tests to supporting admission and discharge services.

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records and assist with practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• 1–2 years of clinical experience minimum.
• Veterinary Technician licensure preferred but not required.
• Experience with surgical and anesthetic procedures.
• Familiarity with veterinary surgical procedures, common anesthetic drugs/agents, injectable and oral medications, and medical math calculations with proficiency in drug calculations.

• Advanced animal handling experience in a veterinary setting.
• Able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously.
• Ability to remain composed and focused in stressful and emergency situations.
• Flexible about working additional hours when necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

Access comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills.
• Programs teaching the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off, including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks: free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
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