Lead Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Lead Veterinary Technician – Overnight Emergency CARE Veterinary Center is looking for a full-time Lead Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight Emergency team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Frederick, MD. Sign-On Bonus $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! About You You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced 24/7 emergency environment while serving as a clinical resource for the overnight team. Your work will range from hands‑on emergency and critical care (including triage, diagnostic testing and treatment support) to overseeing patient flow and supporting admissions, transfers and discharges throughout the overnight shift. Your Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care) CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) strongly preferred Superior/advanced technical skills 1‑2 years of leadership experience (in a veterinary clinic setting) strongly preferred but not required Strong anesthesia skills – able to obtain blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care Possesses a positive work attitude Self‑motivated Excellent leadership, communication and organization skills 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 Benefits Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Compensation Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $26 – $32 / hour. The actual compensation will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Overnight Differential Overnight differential available! #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare