Veterinary Technician - 4-Day Week, Benefits, Growth

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Highland Animal Hospital in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled patient care and excellent client service.

The position is 4 days/week with two 12-hour and two 5.5–6-hour shifts; Monday–Friday, rotating Saturday. Salary $25–$26/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), professional development opportunities, and an employee pet discount.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of veterinary experience is required.
• CVT certification is preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Client communication

Compassionate care

Safety awareness

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) preferred

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory work

IV catheter placement

Injections

Job description

Highland Animal Hospital in Needham, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide skilled patient care and excellent client service.

The position is 4 days/week with two 12-hour and two 5.5–6-hour shifts; Monday–Friday, rotating Saturday. Salary $25–$26/hour, depending on experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), professional development opportunities, and an employee pet discount.