Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Community Animal Hospital; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team. You will provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients and assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, and dentistry.

The ideal candidate is confident, compassionate, and dependable, with strong communication and client-service skills. Evening and weekend shifts, plus reliable attendance, are part of our flexible schedule in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) required.
• Previous veterinary technician experience required.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing and patient care.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team.
• Comfortable working evening and weekend shifts.
• Reliable attendance and scheduling flexibility.
• Compassionate and professional approach to patients, clients, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, procedures, surgery, and dentistry.
• Obtain and monitor patient vital signs.
• Place and monitor IV catheters and administer medications.
• Perform blood draws, laboratory testing, radiographs, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures.
• Calculate and administer medications accurately.
• Educate clients regarding medications, treatments, nutrition, and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.
• Assist with patient triage and provide appropriate care based on patient needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members.

Skills

CVT credential

Client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Compassionate care

Education

CVT certification

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory testing

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Medication administration

Job description

Community Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team!

We are seeking a confident, compassionate, and dependable CVT who enjoys working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital and is committed to providing exceptional patient care and client service.

The ideal candidate will have previous veterinary technician experience, strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, procedures, surgery, and dentistry

• Obtain and monitor patient vital signs

• Place and monitor IV catheters and administer medications

• Perform blood draws, laboratory testing, radiographs, and other diagnostic procedures

• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures

• Calculate and administer medications accurately

• Educate clients regarding medications, treatments, nutrition, and post-operative care

• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

• Assist with patient triage and provide appropriate care based on patient needs

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members

What We’re Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

• Previous veterinary technician experience required

• Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing and patient care

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment

• Strong communication and client service skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team

• Comfortable working evening and weekend shifts

• Reliable attendance and flexibility with scheduling

• Compassionate and professional approach to patients, clients, and coworkers

Schedule

This position will include a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Flexibility with scheduling is an important part of this position.

Why Join Community Animal Hospital?

We are a busy, established veterinary hospital with a team that values patient care, teamwork, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture. We are looking for someone who wants to be an important part of our team and contribute their experience and skills to our growing practice.