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At Village Vet of Urbana, located in Ijamsville, MD, our guiding mission is simple: providing comprehensive, compassionate care where we treat every pet like our own. Since 2017, we have built deep trust within the community, reflected in our exceptional Google rating of 4.6 stars. We specialize in full-service small animal medicine, offering everything from wellness and prevention to Advanced Care and urgent services. If you are seeking a supportive and patient-focused environment where you can do your best work every day, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Joining Village Vet of Urbana means becoming part of a supportive professional network dedicated to your personal and career growth. We understand that excellent patient care starts with excellent teammates. We actively support educational pursuits, offering programs and resources designed to help all teammates achieve their professional goals, whether that involves moving into leadership or becoming a credentialed technician. We foster a collaborative culture where mentorship and continuing education are priorities, ensuring you always have the tools and knowledge required to succeed. We pride ourselves on offering a high caliber of medical services right here in Ijamsville. Our facility is equipped to handle comprehensive care needs, including Diagnostics, Advanced Care procedures, and complex Surgical Procedures. Veterinarians benefit from ready access to internal specialty consultations across the broader professional network, ensuring you always have expert support when treating medically complex cases. We emphasize proactive medicine, covering everything from Wellness Plans and prevention strategies through to urgent situations, allowing you to practice challenging and rewarding medicine daily. Village Vet of Urbana is situated in Ijamsville, Maryland, a desirable location serving the greater Urbana and Frederick areas. Ijamsville offers a welcoming, community-focused environment, providing a perfect balance of accessible suburban living with the advantages of being near Frederick, a historic city known for its vibrant downtown, excellent parks, and cultural attractions. You will find that this region offers a high quality of life, placing you close to the benefits of Washington D.C. and Baltimore while enjoying the charm of a smaller, dedicated Maryland community.

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Full-Time or Part-Time
Village Vet of Urbana | Ijamsville, MD

Village Vet of Urbana is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit, team-focused practice!

Pay:

• $25–$30/hour based on experience

Location:
3315 Worthington Boulevard
Ijamsville, MD 21754

Why Join Us?

• Supportive leadership that values the team
• Tight-knit hospital culture
• Quarterly team events including dinners, goat cuddling, and sloth encounters
• 1-hour lunch breaks
• Consistent scheduling with a set weekday off
• Full-time schedules average 35–37 hours/week
• Part-time and full-time opportunities available

Schedule:

• Typically four 8 AM – 6 PM weekday shifts
• Every other Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
• Half day during the week when scheduled Saturday

About the Hospital:

• 5 veterinarians
• Primarily single-doctor days with occasional two-doctor overlap
• Cornerstone software
• Idexx lab equipment
• Ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, dentistry with extractions, laser therapy, and pocket pet care
• RVTs perform dental radiographs and can be trained on dental nerve blocks

Website:
https://www.villagevetofurbana.com/

Your Impact as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Note: The Credentialed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Utilize Your Full Skillset: You'll be a vital part of the medical team, providing comprehensive patient care, including administering treatments, monitoring anesthesia, and performing lab work.
• Be a Leader and Mentor: You’ll guide and support the medical team, ensuring an efficient workflow while mentoring others to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Partner with Clients: You'll be a key point of contact for pet owners, educating them on treatments, reviewing medical records, and confidently answering their questions.
• Contribute to a Positive Culture: You'll play an active role in training, providing feedback, and maintaining the high standards of our hospital environment.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• A current state veterinary technician license in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, including nursing, surgery, dental care, radiology, and laboratory procedures.
• A calm and efficient approach, especially in fast-paced or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively.
• One year of experience in the veterinary industry is preferred.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

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