Certified Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Continuing education funds

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Arlington, Massachusetts, is seeking an Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join their team. Responsibilities include compassionate patient care, assisting with surgeries, and educating clients. Competitive compensation ranges from $20.00 to $29.00 per hour, based on experience and skill set. The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and ongoing education support. Join a team passionate about providing quality veterinary services and fostering a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be positive and motivated.
• Must have veterinary technician credentials or be in training.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Assist in anesthesia and surgeries.
• Educate clients on pet health.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

VCA City Cats Hospital is hiring a full time Experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Located in beautiful Arlington Massachusetts, we are proud to serve the communities of Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are a busy 6-doctor full service feline exclusive veterinary hospital open 6 days a week. We provide top quality veterinary services including wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, spays, neuters, dental procedures and mass removals. VCA City Cats is also a boarding facility with overnight accommodations available for cats.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/city-cats

At VCA City Cats Hospital, the following principles guide our progress

• We strive to provide the highest standards in feline medicine in order to maintain quality health and longevity for our patients.
• We understand that pets are an essential part of the family and strive to achieve an exceptional client experience through communication, education and consistently exceeding the client's expectations.
• We strive to create a professional working environment that encourages and supports professional pride and development because we understand that employee development leads to a greater client experience.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Compensation

Is $20.00 - $29 / hour based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) technician in training, or veterinary assistant, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EOO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!