Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City - Part Time/Relief Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City is now officially open 24/7/365 and we are now seeking additional relief or part-time experienced veterinary technicians/assistants to join our team!

EAH has proudly been serving our community for over 22 years, and we are excited to now be able to offer 24/7/365 care to our clients and their pets. We treat canine and feline patients on an emergency basis and see exotic species for both general practice and emergency care. We pride ourselves on our culture, with a high retention rate and a collaborative, supportive team. A passion for learning and teaching is another foundational value we seek and support in our hospital. Our doctors and support staff are team-oriented, positive, and dedicated to providing exceptional medical care.

Our veterinary technicians/assistants play a crucial role in providing support to our veterinarians and ensuring high-quality care for pets. This role involves working directly with animals, assisting with medical procedures and treatments, as well as performing diagnostic tests while offering compassionate care to both pets and their owners.

We are looking for candidates who are professional, dependable, punctual, and passionate about caring for our patients. The ideal candidates will be a reliable, highly motivated team players possessing excellent written and oral communication skills. They will want to be an integral part of our practice as we continue growing and evolving as a hospital and team.

We are seeking relief or part-time candidates with weekend, overnight, and evening availability. Compensation for this role is $22 - $30 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for overtime. A shift differential rate of $5 per hour applies to overnight shifts. Double time and a half pay is offered for working during designated holidays. We offer flexible shift scheduling, with shifts typically being 10 or 12 hours.

Responsibilities

Providing general nursing care to outpatients and hospitalized patients

Performing diagnostics (radiographs, phlebotomy, etc.)

IV catheter placement

Administration of medication and treatments, as ordered by a veterinarian

Facilitate communication between veterinarians and clients

Treat all clients and patients with professionalism, respect, and empathy

Monitor patients under general anesthesia

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic health system

Run in-house lab samples (we have a full suite of IDEXX in-house analyzers)

Maintain hospital cleanliness

Input charges, process payments, and finalize invoices for clients

Create and present estimates for treatment and diagnostic plans to clients

Answer incoming phone calls and field client questions and concerns, transfer phone calls to the appropriate person, take accurate messages

Provide clients with clear and helpful information to educate them about their pets

Promote a positive client experience

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Our hospital will be open 24/7/365. All employees are expected to have night, weekend, and holiday availability.

High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum of two years experience working as a veterinary technician/assistant

Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred but not required

Emergency experience and experience in anesthesia and surgery is preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills with clients and team members

Lifting and restraining: Being able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist level, and to move patients from stretchers to tables

Standing and walking: Being able to tolerate standing and walking for long periods of time

Manual dexterity: Having a steady hand to handle animals, medical instruments, and laboratory equipment

Physical stamina: Having the endurance to meet the physical demands of the job

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.