Evening & Weekend CVT — Compassionate Veterinary Tech

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 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.