Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

Overview

Eye Care for Animals - Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology. Eye Care for Animals - York Rd is looking for a part-time Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Location:

Cockeysville, MD.

Schedule:

Part-time, Tuesday - Thursday. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You:

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your work will range from hands-on care such as outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to surgery assistance and support services including admitting and discharging patients. Our staff is comprised of individuals passionate about providing the very best in ophthalmic care to improve the quality of life for our patients.

Our ideal candidate likes to work hard and provides excellent customer service.

• Facilitate outpatient treatments and perform laboratory tests
• Assist with surgeries
• Support services including admitting and discharging patients
• Animal handling and pre- and post-operative patient care
• Accurately enter service charges into the client processing database
• Extensive client interaction and communication
• Prepare medications

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required
• Licensed Technician preferred, but not required
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM, and SQ injections
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and using monitoring equipment
• Team player; eager to learn and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills (email, uploading/downloading files, typing, etc.)

Compensation is based on experience and skill set. Compensation negotiable based on credentials with an hourly pay rate starting at $21-$26/hour for non-licensed and $26-$30/hour if licensed. The actual rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We invest in our teams' growth and development and provide an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. In our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you can make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease. Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us:
Thrive Pet Healthcare offers comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. Build your skills and earn credentials through:

• A vast library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills
• A program to learn the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment nationwide
• Leadership training for a thriving veterinary career

About Thrive:
Thrive Pet Healthcare has over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, offering extensive resources while maintaining each hospital's unique identity. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and 24/7 mental health support. We adhere to equal employment opportunity principles; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.