Veterinary Lab & Pharmacy Tech - Fast-Paced Diagnostics

United Veterinary Care; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical insurance

Dental, Vision insurance

401K with company Match

Pet discounts

PTO and Holiday pay

CE opportunities on-site and CE stiped

EAP

Job summary

Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services is seeking a Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital. You will perform in-house lab testing, manage inventory, process prescriptions, and support doctors, technicians, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about veterinary medicine. Certification as a Veterinary Technician is preferred; 1–2 years of experience in a veterinary

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician preferred; equivalent veterinary experience considered.
• 1–2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital, specialty practice, or diagnostic laboratory preferred.
• Working knowledge of veterinary laboratory procedures and common veterinary medications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house diagnostic testing, including CBCs, serum chemistries, urinalysis, coagulation testing, blood typing, crossmatching, SNAP testing, PCV/TS, and other laboratory procedures.
• Prepare, package, label, and submit specimens for reference laboratory testing.
• Accurately document laboratory results and enter charges into the practice management system.
• Maintain, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and monitor laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Manage laboratory and pharmacy inventory, ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Process prescription requests received by phone, email, fax, or directly from the medical team.
• Review medical records and doctor instructions to accurately prepare and dispense medications.
• Coordinate prescription orders with outside pharmacies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, clients, and referral partners regarding laboratory results, prescription questions, and refill requests.
• Monitor laboratory and pharmacy email inboxes and respond promptly to requests.
• Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training team members on laboratory and pharmacy procedures.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Lab procedures

Detail oriented

Vet practice software

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services is seeking a Laboratory & Pharmacy Technician to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital. You will perform in-house lab testing, manage inventory, process prescriptions, and support doctors, technicians, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about veterinary medicine. Certification as a Veterinary Technician is preferred; 1–2 years of experience in a veterinary