Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical premiums

Dental, vision & life insurance

401K with company match

PTO & paid holidays

EAP support

Uniform allowance

CE opportunities & CE stipend for CVT

Pet discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) in East Greenwich, RI seeks a Veterinary Technician to join our Inpatient, Urgent Care, and Discharge team on 1st and 2nd shifts. This role offers hands-on experience with hospitalized and urgent care patients, working with emergency clinicians, specialists, and a skilled team.

Recent graduates are welcome, and credentialed technicians are valued. We offer mentorship, continuing education, and a collaborative environment in a busy 24/7 hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in general practice or urgent care is encouraged.
• Certified veterinary technician preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork abilities are expected.
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing 40+ pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients.
• Monitor patient comfort, vital signs, and overall condition; communicate changes to the medical team.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and other technical skills.
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and client communication.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Collaborate with technicians, veterinarians, and specialists to deliver patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 40+ lbs

Fast-paced environment

Inpatient nursing skills

Emergency medicine interest

Education

Certified veterinary technician

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician

Are you a veterinary technician looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive hospital environment? Whether you're a recent veterinary technology program graduate or have experience in general practice or urgent care, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Inpatient, Urgent Care, and Discharge team on 1st and 2nd shift.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain hands‑on experience caring for hospitalized and urgent care patients while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians, board-certified specialists, and highly skilled technicians. If you're eager to learn, enjoy patient care, and want to take the next step in your veterinary career, we'd love to meet you.

Why OSVS?

At OSVS, we are committed to helping veterinary technicians build confidence, develop new skills, and advance their careers. Through mentorship, hands‑on training, continuing education opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of cases, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

As a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, OSVS offers a unique learning environment where you'll gain experience with a diverse caseload and work closely with multiple specialty departments.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
• Monitor patient comfort, vital signs, and overall condition, communicating changes to the medical team
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and other technical skills appropriate to your training and experience
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and client communication
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Collaborate with technicians, veterinarians, and specialists to deliver exceptional patient care
• Provide client education and instructions during patient discharge

What We’re Looking For

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates with experience in general practice, urgent care, or similar veterinary settings are encouraged to apply
• Certified veterinary technician, preferred but not required
• Strong interest in developing inpatient nursing and emergency medicine skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to veterinary care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing 40+ pounds and remain active throughout your shift

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Exposure to emergency and specialty medicine in a referral setting
• Opportunities to strengthen technical and nursing skills
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that values learning, growth, and exceptional patient care

Schedule

This position is specifically for 1st and 2nd shift. As part of our 24/7 emergency and specialty care team, candidates should be available to work a weekend shift each week as well as rotating holidays.

If you're ready to build on your veterinary foundation and gain experience caring for hospitalized and urgent care patients, join the team at OSVS and take the next step in your career.

Benefits & Perks

• Employer-paid medical premiums and deductible
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• PTO, paid holidays, and EAP support
• Veterinary Social Worker available on-site
• Paid CE opportunities, CE stipend for CVT and VTS
• Uniform allowance & personal pet discounts
• Flexible scheduling options (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts)
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
  • Non-credentialed Techs: $20–$26/hr
  • Credentialed Techs: $22–$28/hr
  • Plus $5/hr shift differential after 8pm

About Us

OSVS is a 35,000-sq. ft. hospital in East Greenwich, RI, serving patients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. With a busy emergency service, nationally respected internship and residency programs, and board-certified specialists in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and avian/exotics, we are proud to be a leader in advanced veterinary medicine.

At OSVS, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career home where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your passion for helping pets and their people truly makes a difference.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.