Certified Veterinary Technician

Kingston Animal Hospital Inc; Kingston (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO

Employee discounts

Six paid holidays

VTNE fee reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Kingston Animal Hospital Inc. in Kingston, MA seeks an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a six-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice.

You’ll assist veterinarians, provide high-quality nursing care, and support a wide range of services from traditional care to acupuncture, laser therapy, and behavior counseling. The hospital values work-life balance, collaboration, and ongoing learning, offering mentoring, tuition support, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician or eligible for licensure.
• Experience with exams, treatments, and safety in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to handle diverse patient species and apply Fear Free care.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care and monitor patients.
• Practice Fear Free handling and low-stress techniques.
• Restrain canine, feline, exotic, and pocket pets safely.
• Support diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
• Assist with surgeries and anesthesia monitoring.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Educate clients and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Collaborate with veterinarians to deliver exceptional care.
• Contribute to a positive, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Fear Free handling

Anesthesia monitoring

Restraint skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Role Information

• Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $22 - $25 / hour
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a veterinary technician role where your unique skills are appreciated, work-life balance is genuinely valued, and you can continue exploring new areas of veterinary medicine?

Kingston Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team of compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re a well-established, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice committed to providing high-quality patient care and exceptional client service.

We genuinely appreciate the different personalities, experiences, and skills every veterinary technician brings to our hospital. Whether you’re passionate about traditional patient care or excited to explore acupuncture, holistic treatments, exotic and pocket pet medicine, laser therapy, or behavior counseling, you’ll have opportunities to keep learning and broaden your veterinary skill set.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a well-established, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice
• Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to support genuine work-life balance
• Work in a hospital that celebrates the unique skills and personalities of every team member
• Receive mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Explore acupuncture and holistic treatment options
• Build experience with exotic and pocket pet medicine
• Learn more about laser therapy and pet behavior counseling
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
• Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community
• Work with a team that values collaboration, mutual respect, and exceptional patient care
• Be part of a hospital celebrating more than half a century of hospitality and caring for the pets of the South Shore

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care
• Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques
• Safely handle and restrain canine, feline, exotic, and pocket pet patients
• Support diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Educate clients and clearly communicate veterinary recommendations
• Listen patiently as clients explain why their dog, cat, bird, or guinea pig is clearly the best one that has ever lived
• Explore and support services including acupuncture, holistic treatments, laser therapy, and behavior counseling
• Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care
• Maintain a positive and supportive approach throughout the workday
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and efficient hospital environment

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician experience or current veterinary technician licensure
• Strong patient care and veterinary technical skills
• A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary medicine
• Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient care
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• An interest in Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
• Excellent client communication and education skills
• A positive, supportive, and team-focused attitude
• The ability to work collaboratively and treat teammates with mutual respect
• A willingness to learn and explore new areas of veterinary medicine
• An appreciation for the unique personalities and skills every team member brings
• A commitment to providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Access to Vetcor TechLife, our company-wide veterinary technician community
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Kingston Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.