Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Porter Square Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to fully utilize your skills in both surgery and outpatient care while building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

You will assist with surgical preparation and recovery, maintain detailed medical records, and support efficient clinic flow. A strong team culture and patient-centered care are valued here at Porter Square Veterinary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
• Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
• Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
• Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
• Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

Skills

Client communication

Medical record keeping

Patient restraint & handling

Phlebotomy & IV catheter placement

IV/IM/SQ injections

Job description

Porter Square Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!

This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Technicians who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
• Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
• Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
• Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
• Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.

This position is ideal for Veterinary Technicians who take pride in their work,value a team where everyone — front and back — has each other's backs, and enjoy building real, lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Schedule:

This is a full-time or part-time position either working 3 (PT) or 4 (FT) days per week and availability needed Monday-Saturday. Typically you'd work at least 2 Saturday shifts per month with the option to work more if preferred.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $22 - 28 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Bonus package: $500-$2,000 based on experience and licensure
• CE allowance: Up to $1,000 annually based on licensure
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• 6 Paid holidays for full-time staff members

Qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience

Proficiency in the following skills:

• Client communication & education
• Medical record keeping
• Patient restraint & handling
• Phlebotomy & IV catheter placement
• IV/IM/SQ injections

Experience in any of the following is a plus but not required:

• Anesthesia maintenance & monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis & radiology
• Cystocentesis
• Microscopy

About the Hospital

Porter Square Veterinary is a well-established small animal practice located in Somerville, just minutes from Cambridge and Boston. We've built a strong reputation for compassionate care, progressive medicine, and lasting client relationships within a highly engaged pet-owning community.

Our team operates as exactly that — a team. Leadership has worked deliberately to build a unified, cross-trained staff where front and back work together, open communication is genuinely encouraged, and doctor-technician relationships are grounded in mutual respect. We’re proud of the loyalty our core staff demonstrates, and we work hard to earn it — through meaningful appreciation, inclusive team events, and a culture that values attitude and heart alongside technical skill.

If you’re looking for a practice where you’ll be valued, challenged, and supported by people who genuinely care — we’d love to meet you.

#PRI

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Massachusetts Pay Range

$22 - $28 USD

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Massachusetts Pay Range

$22 - $28 USD

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Massachusetts Pay Range

$22 - $28 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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