Surgical Veterinary Technician — Expert Care & Growth

Falmouth Animal Hospital; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Falmouth Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician with a surgical background to join our three-doctor AAHA-accredited practice in Falmouth, MA.

This full-time role offers a flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts, competitive hourly pay ($27–$30), and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid parental leave, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred (CVT/LVT/RVT).
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring, induction, and recovery is required.
• Experience assisting in surgery and providing high-quality patient nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain histories, vitals, and assessments.
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Support surgical and dental procedures (prep, monitoring, recovery, instrument care).
• Monitor anesthesia and vitals during procedures and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Patient nursing care

Low-stress handling

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT

Tools

None

Job description

Falmouth Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced or licensed Veterinary Technician with a surgical background to join our three-doctor AAHA-accredited practice in Falmouth, MA.

This full-time role offers a flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts, competitive hourly pay ($27–$30), and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, tuition support, paid parental leave, PTO, medical/dental/vision, and employee discounts.