Veterinary Technician Jobs in Owings Mills, MD

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Technician license strongly preferred Registered Laboratory Animal Technician strongly preferred Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of regulations, policies and principles for the care...

Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by...

Veterinary Technician

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 3 days ago

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer....

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Pikesville, MD

  • Pikesville, MD (4 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pikesville, MD (4 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 4 days ago

This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in...

Veterinary Specialist - VCS

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Veterinary Technician Specialty license preferred. Experience training and teaching students, interns and residents in specialty clinic setting....

Veterinary Technician Manager

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians with leadership and ER experience are strongly encouraged to apply!...

Medical Laboratory Technician (Sample Management, Days)

  • Glen Burnie, MD (21 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (21 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 12 days ago

It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT)or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus....

Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Veterinary Technician JOB SUMMARY: National Aquarium is seeking a full time licensed veterinary technician to join the Animal Care and Welfare Team....

Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Requisition ID: 116238 Veterinary Technician The Department of Surgery is seeking a Casual / On-Call Veterinary Technician to perform the following duties....

Veterinary Technician Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 15 days ago

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Casual / On-Call Veterinary Technician to perform the following duties....

Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 18 days ago

The Animal Dental Center in Towson, MD is hiring a full- time experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Specialty team!...

Credentialed Veterinary Technician - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for RVTs!

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Potential candidates will be expected to embrace low stress handling philosophies and methodologies in animal care, be adaptable, and be enthusiastic about companion animal practice....

Medical Laboratory Technician (Overnight)

  • Glen Burnie, MD (21 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (21 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 28 days ago

It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT)or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus....

Animal Technician- Farm

  • Freeland, MD (17 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 29 days ago
  • Freeland, MD (17 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 29 days ago

Animal Technician - Farm Job Description The purpose of this position is to provide animal husbandry and non-human primate enrichment to two breeding colonies of non-human primates....

Veterinary Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (13 miles from Owings Mills, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

We are adding a full-time Veterinary Technician to our team!...

Demographic Data for Owings Mills, MD

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in Owings Mills, MD

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in Owings Mills, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in Owings Mills, MD
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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