Dr. Derek Parkin, of Potomac Animal Wellness Services located in historic and affluent  Charles County, Maryland is seeking a  full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Technician Student to join his progressive and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in patient care, be client-oriented with strong client education skills, and be a dedicated and enthusiastic team player. 

Our team has a strong partnership with clients built on clear, consistent communication and education. The Potomac Animal Wellness Services has a loyal following among our extended pet families as shown in our client's generous reviews & testimonials. We are a well-established, family owned practice with a diverse caseload. We practice quality medicine in a modern, warm and friendly facility.  

As an Veterinary Technician with Potomac Animal Wellness Services, you will appreciate our therapy laser, in-house pharmacy,  Idexx in-house laboratory, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasound, surgical monitoring equipment including BP, pulse Ox and ECG, as well as a highly trained technical and friendly support staff. We proudly utilize Idexx Cornerstone as our practice management software. 

We collaborate with specialists in multiple fields through referrals, as well as through visiting specialists. Our close proximity to several large 24-hour referral and emergency centers allows us to offer our staff the family friendly benefits of no after-hours emergencies, and no on-call scheduling.

We focus on a very high standard of medicine while working with the client to develop a manageable patient care plan. Our hospital stresses preventive care, dentistry, exceptional medical workups & treatments, surgery, as well as behavior and nutrition counseling. 

We are looking for just the right individual to join our dynamic and compassionate team. Proficiency with computers is preferred and experience with veterinary software is highly valued. You must be committed to excellence in medical care and be interested in going above and beyond for patient and client care. As core components of our wellness protocols, we stress nutrition and preventive care.

* Veterinary technician students enrolled in accredited programs are encouraged to apply.

You need to be a person of good character, customer service oriented, hard-working, detail oriented, thorough, timely, a good communicator, friendly, teachable, and obviously a pet lover!

Our benefits package includes: Competitive Compensation, Retirement Plan, Personal Pet Discounts, Generous PTO & Sick Time Offerings, Continuing Education (CE) Allowance, Membership Dues and Licensing Fees, and a fantastic family oriented work environment.

You will find us in Indian Head, which is a beautiful, family-friendly town located in Southern Maryland approximately 30 miles southwest of Washington, DC with easy access to Reagan National Airport,  Dulles International Airport, Arlington, VA, and the Chesapeake Bay. Our schools are also well regarded.  

Please visit us online at mdpawsvet.com, and check out the services we offer.

* To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and detailed resume in a PDF format to the attention of Dr. Derek Parkin at pawsjob@gmail.com.

Derek Parkin, DVM
Owner
Potomac Animal Wellness Services (PAWS) 
mdpawsvet.com

E-Mail: pawsjob@gmail.com 
 

* All applications will be treated as confidential.

* We will only be able to personally respond to qualified candidates.