Certified Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Continuing education hours

NAVTA membership

Scholarships

Pet discounts

Hospital transfer opportunities

Job summary

VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Certified Veterinary Technician to join a full-service general practice in Weymouth, MA. You will perform exams, anesthesia, surgery support, diagnostics, and client education alongside experienced veterinarians.

Join a collaborative, team-based hospital that offers growth opportunities and access to modern diagnostic tools. This CVT role emphasizes hands-on patient care and continuous skills development.

Qualifications

• Has CVT certification and hands-on clinical skills.
• Experience in small animal practice and anesthesia is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly with veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals.
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments with accurate dosing.
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluids.
• Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia during procedures.
• Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and instrument prep.
• Performs radiography and in-house lab work.
• Provides dental care support and radiographs.
• Educates clients on preventive care and at-home care.
• Maintains medical records and communicates with veterinarians.
• Supports patient comfort and handling across cases.

Skills

CVT Certification

Patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgery assistance

Medical records

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Tools

Radiography equipment

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day — and we know it. VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands‑on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use — patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between. As a CVT at VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a full‑service general practice team in South Weymouth, MA, gaining hands‑on experience across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery — working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high‑quality patient care, and a collaborative, team‑based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine.

Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status. Schedule: Full time (4) 10 hour shifts, Days, Evenings, Weekend Included.

Learn more about us here: https://vcahospitals.com/south-shore-weymouth/specialty

Certified Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed, with accurate dosing and documentation
• Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
• Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout
• Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization
• Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.)
• Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs
• Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at-home care instructions
• Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team
• Supports patient comfort and handling across a wide variety of routine and more involved cases

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.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:

• Career Growth & Education $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
• Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
• VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
• Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
• VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
• Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
• Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
• Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
• Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight‑knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader. We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.

Perks for You & Your Pets

• Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
• Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
• 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Compensation & Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance ...and more!

Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.

Join us.