Veterinary Technician - Apple Country Animal Hospital

Apple Country Animal Hospital; Stow (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Apple Country Animal Hospital in Stow, MA, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our full‑service, small‑animal practice. CVTs are encouraged to apply, but credentialing is not required; experienced non‑credentialed technicians with strong technical skills are welcome.

Join a collaborative team that emphasizes compassionate medicine, client education, and continuing learning. Responsibilities include venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, dental radiography,

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary technician experience required.
• CVT preferred but not required.
• Experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.
• Strong venipuncture and patient-handling skills.
• Experience with anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring.
• Comfortable working with both canine and feline patients.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
• Strong communication and client-education skills.
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in where needed.
• Commitment to quality patient care and continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and laboratory sample collection.
• Administering medications, injections, and treatments.
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Dental procedures and dental radiography based on experience.
• Digital radiology and diagnostic imaging.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• In-house laboratory testing.
• Patient restraint and low-stress handling.
• Technician appointments and outpatient treatments as appropriate.
• Supporting veterinarians during appointments and procedures.
• Patient assessment and monitoring.
• Client education and discharge instructions.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Helping mentor and support less experienced team members.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Client education

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house laboratory equipment

Surgical monitoring equipment

Dental radiography

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Apple Country Animal Hospital

Stow, MA

Apple Country Animal Hospital | Stow, MA

Apple Country Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team in Stow, Massachusetts. CVTs are encouraged to apply, but credentialing is not required - we’re also interested in experienced non-credentialed technicians with a strong technical skill set.

We’re a full-service small animal hospital with an established team providing medical, surgical, dental, preventative, diagnostic, and senior care. Our focus is on providing individualized, compassionate medicine while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who wants to be an active part of patient care, use their technical skills, and work alongside a team that values collaboration, client education, and continued learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities may include:

• Venipuncture and laboratory sample collection
• Administering medications, injections, and treatments
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and patient recovery
• Dental procedures and dental radiography based on experience
• Digital radiology and diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assistance
• In-house laboratory testing
• Patient restraint and low-stress handling
• Technician appointments and outpatient treatments as appropriate
• Supporting veterinarians during appointments and procedures
• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Client education and discharge instructions
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Helping mentor and support less experienced members of the team

Apple Country’s caseload includes wellness and preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, geriatric care, pain management, behavior consultations and end-of-life care.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous veterinary technician experience required
• CVT preferred but not required
• Experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
• Strong venipuncture and patient-handling skills
• Experience with anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring
• Comfortable working with both canine and feline patients
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative
• Strong communication and client-education skills
• Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in where needed
• Commitment to quality patient care and continued professional growth

A Team With Experience

You’ll be joining an established support team that includes both Certified Veterinary Technicians and experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians, with team members bringing a variety of interests and strengths including surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, blood draws and catheter placement, nutrition, senior-patient care, client education, and fear-conscious patient handling.

Apple Country emphasizes continued training and practical experience as part of maintaining a skilled and engaged veterinary team.

Why Apple Country?

If you enjoy being a hands-on technician and want to work somewhere you can actually use your skills, this is an opportunity to join a well-rounded GP team with a varied caseload and a strong focus on individualized patient care.

The hospital’s current hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with the hospital closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Whether you’re a credentialed technician or have built your skills through years of hands-on experience, if you’re confident in your abilities, care about the client and patient experience, and want to be part of a collaborative veterinary team, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.00an hourbased on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) witha totalcompany matchup to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development supportMental Health Resources
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care:Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics:Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition:Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance:Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Highschool diploma or equivalent

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional workexperiencesfor our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of supportthat's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry.We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and backgroundcheck.

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