Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their team in Natick. In this role, you'll work closely with veterinarians to deliver exceptional care to pets while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career through extensive training programs and continuing education. With a focus on both professional development and personal well-being, you'll find a wealth of resources at your fingertips to help you thrive. Join a community that values empathy, laughter, and a shared passion for animal care!

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks such as free exams and discounts

Mental health benefits including coaching

401k with employer contribution

Scholarship and student loan support programs

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, reach, squat, and walk throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and advocate for pets.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and offer guidance.

Skills

Veterinary Care

Client Communication

Patient Monitoring

Surgical Assistance

Sample Collection

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Location: Natick, MA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Natick, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Thrive Natick, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, including a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary 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 in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Monitor and assess patients’ status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place catheters.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Previous veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and stand, reach, squat, and walk throughout the day.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can develop your career through access to comprehensive learning and skill development programs, including:

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

With locations nationwide, you can explore different specialties, hospital types, or environments. Join us to provide your best care at a community-rooted clinic supported by Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer benefits that support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement leave, and time off for pet adoptions
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Pet perks such as free exams, discounts, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy
• 401k with employer contribution with no waiting period
• Support for continuing education and development through our library of free CE courses and paid time off
• Scholarship and student loan support programs, and more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, starting at $18-20/hour. The actual rate will consider your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.