Diagnostic Imaging - Assistant or Technician

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Employee discounts for pet care & pet-

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Imaging Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-standard hospital in Boston. The role focuses on diagnostic imaging, record-keeping in EMR/PACS, and patient care in a busy veterinary setting.

The position supports imaging services and requires at least 1 year of animal handling experience; CVT certification is preferred for the technician path. A comprehensive benefits package and on-site parking are included.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional animal handling experience required.
• Certified Vet Technician (CVT) preferred for Technician role with imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide AAHA-standard diagnostic imaging and related department services.
• Accurate record keeping in EMR and PACS systems; clerical work and patient care.
• Contribute to a team aligned with MSPCA values.

Skills

Previous Animal Handling

Education

High School or better

Associates or better in Veterinary Technology

Tools

EMR systems

PACS

Job description

This position is full time, 32-40 hours/week, 4 ten hour days with rotating weekends and holidays and evenings.

Angell Animal Medical Center has an opening for an experienced Diagnostic Imaging assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician who is interested in Diagnostic Imaging in our AAHA standard hospital .

Who We Are

Angell, founded in 1915, is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine and has the reputation as one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. Angell serves the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center.

The Position

Do you have skills in Visual arts/graphic imaging and you love animals? The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant/Technician works to provide Angell clientele with high quality, AAHA standard, diagnostic imaging and related department services. Some of the responsibilities of the position are; accurate record keeping in the EMR and PACS systems, clerical work and patient care modeled after the values of the MSPCA.

Compensation

Veterinary Assistants starting $21-$27/hour

Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Applicant Requirements

To be successful in this position you need to have basic knowledge of diagnostic imaging tests, procedures, protocols, medical terminology, at least 1 year of professional animal handling, and anatomy and math skills. Please detail your professional animal handling skills in your cover letter.

Our Benefits

MSPCA/Angell has a very strong competitive salary. Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, separate sick and vacation time, employee discounts for your pet health care and pet food needs, and free on site Boston parking!

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): Previous professional animal handling experience of at least 1 year is required for this position. Please detail in your cover letter.
• To be hired as a Technician, you must be a Certified Vet Technician (CVT), along with experience with Diagnostic Imaging

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Certified Vet Tech

Skills

Required

• Previous Animal Handling Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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