Full Time Small Animal Veterinary Tech

SRH Veterinary Services; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SRH Veterinary Services in Ipswich, MA, seeks a full-time Small Animal Veterinary Technician to join our family-owned mixed animal practice.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of small animal experience, are skilled in surgical assistance, radiology, lab work, and client communication, and thrive in a fast-paced, paper-light environment using Cornerstone.

Compensation is competitive and the team is supportive, focused on high-quality medicine and positive patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of small animal experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Experience with surgical assistance and general practice care.
• Proficiency with radiology, lab work, and dispensing medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with appointments and communicate with clients via telephone and text.
• Handle laboratory samples, radiology, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Potential for anesthesia and surgical responsibilities after initial training.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Client communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Tools

Cornerstone

Job description

SRH Veterinary Services, a family-owned mixed animal practice, celebrating 75 years, in Ipswich, MA, is seeking a full-time Small Animal Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Our ideal candidate has at least three years of small animal experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment and is skilled in providing surgical assistance and general practice care.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment dedicated to high-quality medicine.

As a small animal technician, your primary responsibilities include assisting doctors with appointments, handling laboratory samples, radiology, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, and communicating with clients via telephone and text. Potential for anesthesia and surgical responsibilities after initial training or to a qualified candidate. We are a ‘paper-light’ practice and use Cornerstone as our practice management software.

• Skilled, confident technician who thrives in building relationship with clients and patients, and surgical/dental anesthesia to qualified applicants
• Comfortable working with a diverse caseload, including chickens and exotics (bonus points if you love them already)
• Strong communicator who connects well with both coworkers and clients
• Calm under pressure, adaptable, and reliable when things get busy
• Physically capable of patient handling and on-your-feet clinical work
• Team-oriented, positive, and committed to high-quality patient care