Certified Vet Tech: Impactful Care & Great Benefits

Highland-Animal-Hospital; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and 401(k)

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Highland Animal Hospital in Needham Heights, MA seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

The role includes assisting veterinarians, lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records, with a schedule of four 12-hour/5.5–6-hour shifts, including rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• CVT certification is preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Client communication

Safety regulations

Education

CVT certification preferred

Tools

Radiography equipment

Medical records software

Job description

Highland Animal Hospital in Needham Heights, MA seeks a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.

The role includes assisting veterinarians, lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records, with a schedule of four 12-hour/5.5–6-hour shifts, including rotating Saturdays.