Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Valley Veterinary Hospital; Hadley (MA); In loco; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee discounts on services and pet

Uniform allowance

Six paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Valley Veterinary Hospital in Hadley, MA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice. You’ll work with dogs and cats, take histories, monitor anesthesia, perform lab work, radiographs, vaccines, and provide client education.

The role offers full-time hours with flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and a benefits package including 401(k) matching, tuition support, and generous PTO. Join our supportive team today.

Competenze

• 1–2 years of veterinary hospital experience required.
• 6 months to 1 year of surgical experience required.
• CVT credential preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Take detailed patient histories and medical notes
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and maintain aseptic technique
• Perform venipuncture and run lab work
• Assist with taking digital radiographs
• Follow vaccine protocols and provide preventive care
• Deliver attentive nursing care to patients
• Educate clients on their pets’ care and treatment plans
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly

Conoscenze

Veterinary hospital experience

Surgical experience

Client service skills

Formazione

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Who we are:

Valley Veterinary Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $21 - $ 24 per hour

Schedule: Flexible scheduling with shifts ranging from 7:30 am- 6 pm and 7:30 am- 2 pm. Every other Saturday 1 pm-6 pm. Rotating on-call shift

Experience: 1–2 years of veterinary hospital experience required, including 6 months to 1 year of surgical experience; Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

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 pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for an Experienced Veterinary Technician role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your team genuinely has your back?

At Valley Veterinary Hospital, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We’re an AAHA-accredited, six-doctor general practice providing high-quality care to dogs and cats, and we work together every day to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care.

As our next Experienced Veterinary Technician, you’ll join a welcoming, fun team where everyone can thrive, grow, and deliver outstanding care to pets and their families. Our vet techs are at the heart of our daily operations, and we aren’t shy about showing our appreciation.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• Practice at an AAHA-accredited, six-doctor small animal hospital focused on dogs and cats
• Be truly valued for your role in daily operations by a team that regularly shows its appreciation
• Enjoy flexible scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance
• Grow with mentoring and support from experienced doctors and teammates
• Join a supportive culture built on camaraderie, because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
• Refuel in a break room stocked with snacks, plus occasional coffee runs and lunches on us
• Brace yourself for endless barrages of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts

What You’ll Do

As an Experienced Veterinary Technician at Valley Veterinary Hospital, you’ll:

• Take detailed patient histories and medical notes
• Monitor patients under anesthesia and maintain aseptic technique
• Perform venipuncture and run lab work
• Assist with taking digital radiographs
• Follow vaccine protocols and provide preventive care
• Deliver attentive nursing care to patients
• Educate clients on their pets’ care and treatment plans
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1–2 years of veterinary hospital experience (required)
• 6 months to 1 year of surgical experience (required)
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential preferred but not required
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• The ability to work well alongside fellow veterinary assistants and technicians
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• A positive attitude and empathy for clients, coworkers, and yourself
• A love of learning and the drive to keep growing as an Experienced Veterinary Technician

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• 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
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• 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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re an Experienced Veterinary Technician who loves to learn, cares deeply about patients and people, and believes that if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong, we’d love to meet you. Come see the difference we can make together.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Valley Veterinary 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.