Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care for animal patients. The role involves patient handling, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostics, within a supportive environment that values professional growth and work-life balance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing education allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient handling and restraint.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide perioperative care.
• Conduct diagnostics including radiographs and lab work.

Skills

Patient handling

Preventative care knowledge

Anesthesia monitoring

Perioperative care

Diagnostics

Professional communication

Documentation

Job description

Who we are:

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital is looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team. As a Veterinary Technician you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch care to our animal patients by providing:

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint

• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring

• Competency perioperative care

• Diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy and sample collection, and in-house lab work

• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.

• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• 529 Savings Plan

• Tuition Support Program

• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

• Pet discounts on services and products

• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

• Professional development opportunities

• State license reimbursement

• VTNE exam fee reimbursement

• Continuing education allowance

• Uniform allowance

• A vibrant Facebook community where like-minded teammates come together to share ideas, swap experiences, and uplift each other with support and inspiration!

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth. If you are a dedicated Veterinary Technician with a genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing exceptional care we would love to hear from you.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.