Make a Difference at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic 

In Beautiful Annapolis 

Come join our fast-paced, exciting emergency room team as a Veterinary Technician! Nestled deep in the beautiful bay area 5 minutes from downtown Annapolis is our state-of-the-art ER and referral center open 24 hours and 365 days a year. We have 24 Veterinarians, 60 Technicians, 15 Assistants and 10 Client Service Representatives. We work side-by-side with different specialty departments and care for their patients overnight. Technicians will gain experience working with neurology, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, rehabilitation and ophthalmology cases. It is a great field to develop your skills and there is always something new and exciting to learn in our spacious conference room where we host continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. 

Why We are Hiring 

It's no secret that the veterinary field is growing at a rapid pace. More cases are rushed through our doors everyday and in order to properly care for these cases we need to make sure our technician team is strong and supported. This means we are hiring for various times throughout the day and will be inviting our new technicians of all experience levels to train together at once in our academy program. You will be given 4 weeks of paid education focusing on emergency and critical care to prepare you for your month long mentorship on the treatment floor with your shift leaders. 

Shift Times Available: 

2pm-12am ICU

2pm-12am Admit

2pm-12am Triage 

What You'll Get to Do

As a veterinary technician you will commonly:

• Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status after obtaining vitals
• Initiate stabilization treatments such as intravenous catheterization, blood collection, fluid therapy, oxygen therapy and administering medications
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by the veterinarians
• Provide exceptional care for patients admitted to the ICU 
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal and skin samples in our in-house laboratory full of Idexx analyzers
• Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery, while recording and monitoring vital signs
• Produce images of soft-tissues, organs and bones safely with digital radiography equipment
• Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition by mastering various suturing techniques
• Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
• Lavage and assist in bandaging different wounds and lacerations

Time Off

At AAVEC we believe in Work:Life Balance and healthy lifestyles which means the shift you are hired for is the shift time you will work every shift. This will help your life have some normalcy and consistency. We also believe in LOTS of time off vacations and spending quality time with your loved ones. Our rotation schedule was created by our veterinary technicians with the intent that it would allow them to take multiple vacations a year with using very little of their paid time off and would keep them from having to work every weekend. Every other week you will have 4 days off in a row, and every other weekend off. With only using 1 day of your PTO you are able to take 7 days off in a row multiple times a year. Your schedule is also tentatively made for the entire year so you can make plans long in advance and also have a part time hobby or job if you so choose.

AAVEC also prides itself on our PTO allowance. All Full- Time employees accrue Paid Time Off all year long which they can use towards sick leave, vacation, or simply add hours to their checks as needed. 

Are You Ready for AAVEC?

• Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a veterinary technician in a small animal hospital?
• Have you successfully placed IV catheters without guidance? 
• Can you lift at least 40-50 lbs.? 
• Are you humble, compassionate and kind with a great sense of humor?
• Do you thrive in fast paced environments?
• Would you pass a criminal background check? 

 What We Bring to the Table

• Excellent CareFirst Blue Cross Shield Health, Vision & Dental Insurance 
• Life & Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Supplemental Insurance (Example: Maternity Leave)
• Convenient Rotating Schedule with Adequate Time off including Rotating Weekends
• Exceptional Paid Time Off Program 
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• 401K (Company Match)
• Employee Referral Rewards
• Considerate Employee Discount 
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (Mental Health Services)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for Veterinary Technology Degree
• Birthday, Anniversary and Life Milestone Achievement Celebrations
• Quarterly Team Building Activities & Games
• Energy, Passion & Excitement - This career is for those who want to always stay busy, learn every day and have fun while doing it. 
• State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment - Our equipment is digital with iPad treatment sheets, Bluetooth telemetry, and touch screen monitors. 
• Green Initiative & Eco-Friendly Environment - We are a paperless practice that tries to cut down on waste and we recycle our plastics, cardboard and glass. 
• Acceptance & Safety - We believe that we have the ability to create a more inclusive world that is accepting of all religions, cultures, ethnicities, and genders. 
• Unlimited Continuing Education - We pay for our employees subscriptions to continuing education platforms as well as in house continuing education and paid Conference Continuing Education for RVTs