Veterinary Technician - Emergency/Specialty

Description

CARE Veterinary Center is looking for Seasonal (Temporary) Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency and Specialty teams as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Frederick, MD.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by supporting patients across our emergency and specialty departments during the busy summer season. Your hands-on work will range from assisting with outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to providing essential support during admitting and discharging -- gaining valuable real-world clinical experience along the way. 

This is a seasonal, temporary position designed to support our team and patients during periods of increased demand. Employment is expected to be time-limited and does not guarantee ongoing or permanent placement.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills 

·          Minimum 1 year experience in a veterinary setting OR currently enrolled in/recently graduated from a veterinary medicine program required

·          Strong foundational technical skills with interest in expanding ER and Specialty experience

·          Possesses a positive work attitude

·          Self-motivated

·          Excellent leadership, communication and organization skills

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills 
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $20 – $23 / hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.