Certified Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; East Harwich (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Employer-paid life, disability ins.

Employee discounts

Job summary

VCA Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital in Harwich, MA is seeking a full-time, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We serve the Lower Cape communities and provide comprehensive medical and surgical services.

The role offers a competitive hourly wage ($25–$30) and a schedule Tue through Sat. We value kindness, integrity, and teamwork, with a strong focus on client relationships and patient care.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training.
• Full-time experience preferred and active licensure/licensure status.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks with high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery
• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring
• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations
• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Client communications and discharge

Skills

CVT RVT LVT credentialed or trainee

Job description

VCA Pleasant Bay Animal Hospital is hiring a full time experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!

We have been serving pets and their people in the communities of Harwich, Chatham, Brewster, Dennis, Orleans, as well as other areas of the lower cape, since 1975. Our Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital, that provides top quality medical services, bathing, wellness exams, preventative care, including vaccines, diagnostic services, spays, neuters, dental procedures, digital radiography including dental radiography, and advanced surgical orthopedic services

We strive to operate within a culture of kindness and integrity and are looking for someone to join us that shares our priorities. We aim to provide quality patient care and build loyal client relationships and are looking for coworkers who share this vision.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/pleasant-bay

Compensation

$25 - $30 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status

Potential Schedule

Full time, Tuesday thru Saturday

About Us

We are a 4 doctor full service veterinary hospital that is passionate about our team culture! We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

VCA Total Rewards Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community


• Growth & leadership opportunities


• Medical, Dental & Vision


• Career development programs


• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships


• 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

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, 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:

Veterinary Technician Duties Include

• Physical examinations, patient assessment, and recovery


• Procedural anesthesia and monitoring


• IV fluid administration and CRI calculations


• Hands Free Radiology and diagnostic imaging


• Client communications and discharge

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

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.

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 EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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!

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 EEO statement please see our career page at