Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Dracut (MA)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 38,572

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free exams and discounts for pets

401k with employer contribution

Scholarship and student loan support

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Dracut, Massachusetts is seeking a Veterinary Technician to ensure quality care for pets and assist veterinarians. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a company that offers professional development through free educational resources and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience as a vet tech.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
Assist with surgeries and procedures.
Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Full-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Role Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Has at least 2 years of experience as a vet tech
Possesses superior customer service skills
Works well on a team
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
401k with employer contribution with no waiting period to enroll and a one year waiting period for employer match
Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses
Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.