Veterinary Technician: Animal Care & Diagnostics

JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and maintain the highest standard of care for patients at our clinic. You will assist with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures and diagnostics, while providing compassionate client support and pet care.

Join a collaborative team focused on animal welfare, client education and a smooth clinic operation. High school diploma required; associates degree preferred; 2+ years of experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Genuinely enjoys helping people and their pets.
• Can handle stress when animals are ill or in pain
• Shows patience and empathy to clients that are emotionally charged and in all interactions
• Highly organized
• Works well in a team setting
• Able to shift priorities in accordance with unexpected events
• Remains calm and efficient during a medical crisis
• Comfortable interacting with animals of all breeds and sizes
• Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, hands-on care to all patients, ensuring comfort, safety and well-being.
• Assists the doctors with physical exams, record vital signs and clinical observations and administer medications and injections per hospital protocols
• Performs diagnostics including radiographs, EKGs, lab sample collection and in-house testing
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms, treatment areas and equipment to support smooth clinical operations
• Interprets canine body language and follows safe handling guidelines
• Educates and supports clients during patient admissions, discharges and follow-ups, including home care guidance and medication instruction
• Ensures patients are clean, groomed and in appropriate medical condition
• Maintains a clean organized hospital environment while adhering to OSHA safety standards and infection control protocols
• Makes follow-up calls to support continued care and client satisfaction
• Accurately documents patient information, including vitals, vaccine records and SOAP notes, in medical files
• Assists with evacuation of all animals if an emergency occurs

Skills

Veterinary experience

Compassionate

Stress management

Patience and empathy

Organized

Team player

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Animal handling

Animal welfare passion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians and maintain the highest standard of care for patients at our clinic. You will assist with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures and diagnostics, while providing compassionate client support and pet care.

Join a collaborative team focused on animal welfare, client education and a smooth clinic operation. High school diploma required; associates degree preferred; 2+ years of experience