Chadwell Animal Hospital - Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT)

Chadwell Animal Hospital, established in 2003, is a busy small animal and exotics practice located in Abingdon, Maryland, just 30 minutes north of Baltimore. As five time winners of the Harford Magazine Best Of Award, we pride ourselves on providing high quality and compassionate care to our loyal clients and a fun, efficient, and educational workplace for our team. Our 7,500 square foot facility offers separate dog, cat, and exotic wards, as well as the ability to conduct radiographs, endoscopy, and ultrasound services. 

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)

Dogs

• Cats
•  Avians 
• Small Mammals 
• Reptiles
• Wildlife

Help Us Build the Future of Technician Utilization

Ready to join a hospital where your license will truly matter?

Chadwell Animal Hospital is seeking a passionate, motivated Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) to help us grow and strengthen our clinical team.

We are a busy, multi-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, small mammals, avians, and reptiles. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the role of credentialed technicians within our hospital while working alongside a collaborative medical team that values your skills, knowledge, and input.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Opportunity to help establish and grow credentialed technician utilization within the hospital 

• Diverse caseload

• Supportive doctors who value collaboration and teaching 

• Ability to practice your licensed skills 

• Opportunities for growth in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and inpatient care 

• Positive, team-focused culture 

• A hospital committed to continuous improvement and high-quality medicine 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Clinical & Patient Care

• Anesthesia induction and monitoring 

• Surgical assistance and patient recovery 

• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs 

• IV catheter placement and fluid therapy 

• Diagnostic sample collection and laboratory testing 

• Radiology and imaging 

• Hospitalized patient treatments and nursing care 

• Safe, low-stress handling for dogs, cats, and exotic animals

Client Communication

• Educating clients on preventive care, medications, treatments, husbandry, nutrition, and  

• Providing discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations 

• Building strong relationships with clients through compassionate communication 

Team Support & Leadership

• Helping support and mentor assistants and support staff 

• Assisting with workflow improvements and patient care initiatives 

• Contributing to a collaborative and positive team environment 

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $25–$32/hour

Based on experience, credentials, and skillset

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) with employer contributions 

• Paid time off 

• Paid holidays 

• Scrub allowance 

• Continuing education opportunities 

• RVT/LVT/CVT tuition reimbursement 

• Employee pet discounts 

• Supplemental insurance options 

• Employee referral bonus program 

• Wellness resources 

What We’re Looking For

• Current RVT/LVT/CVT license (or ability to obtain Maryland licensure within 6 months) 

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience

• Strong interest in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and patient care 

• Interest or experience with exotic and small mammal medicine is a plus 

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 

• Passion for patient care and continued professional growth 

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of technician utilization within a hospital — we’d love to meet you.