Specialty Veterinary Technician
Friendship Hospital for Animals
$30 - $38 / hour
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Are you an advanced veterinary professional looking to make an impact in a specialty environment with the prestige of academia but the approachability of private practice? Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C. is seeking experienced and qualified Veterinary Technicians to support our specialty teams. Come make an impact as part of a diverse and collaborative team!
Who We Are
A long-standing parter in both the local and veterinary community, Friendship Hospital for Animals is dedicated to delivering the highest level of medicine for the pets and families of the D.C metro. By continuing to foster a culture of education in addition to compassion, our elite medical team can deliver the gold standard of medicine across multiple specialties. We invite you to join a community where you are valued, encouraged to grow, and get to make an impactful difference every day.
Who We’re Looking For
At the heart of our hospital is an exceptional team of veterinary technicians. As we continue to grow our specialty services, we are always on the lookout for those individuals that are excited to grow with us and are excited to continue to shape the future of specialty veterinary medicine.
Friendship offers a plethora of specialties, but we are currently interested in speaking with qualified candidates for Emergency and Critical Care, Anesthesia, Nephrology/Urology, Radiology, and Medical Oncology. This includes opportunities for leadership roles within both Specialty and ER, as well as various shifts creating something for everyone, no matter what your availability and skill level.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidates are detail-oriented, quick-thinking, and possess strong clinical & communication skills. We’re especially interested in individuals who have worked in Emergency and Specialty practices with experience in advanced technician and nursing skills including intensive monitoring, emergency triage, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced diagnostics. You should feel confident adapting to evolving patient needs, collaborating with multiple services, and educating intern doctors and peers on best practices.
Education/Experience Requirements
- Licensed or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred
- Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably within a specialty field
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
- Life insurance and 401(k) with match
- License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
- Pet care discounts
- Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more
- A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS):
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified ICU technicians
Credentialed Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT):
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified ICU technicians
We're looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family.
Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to join the team?
Apply today or learn more at friendshiphospital.com.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including shift differentials
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement
- Life insurance and 401(k) with match
- License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
- Pet care discounts
- Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more
- A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified ICU technicians
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified ICU technicians
About this role
Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C. is building out its specialty services and seeking experienced veterinary technicians to join teams across Emergency and Critical Care, Anesthesia, and Medical Oncology. This is an in-office internship role that draws on advanced clinical skills—intensive monitoring, emergency triage, anesthesia support, and diagnostics—in a setting that combines academic rigor with private practice accessibility. You'd work alongside specialists and help mentor incoming veterinary students while having access to sophisticated equipment including MRI, CT, ventilators, and dialysis systems.
The position calls for a licensed or credentialed veterinary technician with at least two years of experience, ideally in a specialty environment. You'll need to be detail-oriented, adaptable under pressure, and comfortable collaborating across multiple services. Leadership opportunities exist within both specialty and ER departments, with various shift options to fit different schedules and experience levels.
Compensation ranges from $30 to $38 per hour, with sign-on bonuses available for qualified candidates (up to $5,000 for VTS-credentialed ICU technicians). The hospital offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous PTO and continuing education allowance, 401(k) matching, professional dues reimbursement, and metro discounts—plus a collaborative culture emphasizing mentorship and professional growth.
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