Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources with Lyra

Paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Back-up childcare support

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Job summary

Billerica Veterinary Hospital in Billerica, MA seeks a part‑time Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. 20–30 hours per week with flexible day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Join a caring team dedicated to quality pet care and client education.

The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred.
• 1–2 years clinical experience.
• AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program degree preferred; or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reaching, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to provide quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures as per state Veterinary Practice Act.
• Monitor and assess patient status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place catheters.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and memberships."
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain client health history and update medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas clean and sterile.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Clinical experience

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate/Bachelor degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant – Billerica Veterinary Hospital, Billerica, MA. Part‑time position (20‑30 hours per week) with flexible day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Job Duties

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures as per state Veterinary Practice Act.
• Monitor and assess patient status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place catheters.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and offer guidance on membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain client health history and update medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and sterile.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred.
• 1–2 years clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reaching, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Benefits – our care in action

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet adoption leave.
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care.
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning.
• Free CE courses.
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts.
• Student loan support tools and assistance.

Compensation

Starting rate $20-28/hr, negotiable based on credentials, experience, and location.