Shelter Vet Tech - Adoption Center Care & Surgeries

MSPCA-Angell Careers; Centerville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell is hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician at our Cape Adoption Center in Centerville, MA. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, on-site with a sign-on bonus for CVTs.

Compensation is hourly, with Assistant rates from $20–$30 and Technician rates from $24–$32 per hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will support high-quality care for homeless animals and underserved communities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
• Certified technician required for technician role.
• Spanish proficiency encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments for homeless animals awaiting adoption.
• Assist with examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals.
• Provide surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals and other procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Spanish language

Job description

The MSPCA-Angell is hiring a Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician at our Cape Adoption Center in Centerville, MA. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, on-site with a sign-on bonus for CVTs.

Compensation is hourly, with Assistant rates from $20–$30 and Technician rates from $24–$32 per hour, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You will support high-quality care for homeless animals and underserved communities.