Veterinary Technician — Compassionate Care & Surgery Support

Thrive Pet Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr‑ental leave

Subsidized backup childcare and elder 

Free CE courses

Pet perks

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Westside Animal Clinic in Worcester, MA is seeking a Veterinary Technician for a full-time position. The role supports veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries, and involves patient care, client education, and accurate record-keeping.

Starting pay ranges from $22 to $30 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Thrive Pet Healthcare backs the clinic with a wide benefits program, including 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, paid parental leave, CE courses, and pet perks.

Qualifications

• Current CVT credential or eligibility for certification in MA.
• Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting.
• Strong animal-handling and patient-care skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to veterinary patients.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, treatments, and surgeries.
• Obtain and record patient histories, vital signs, and medical information.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory testing, radiographs, and other technician-level procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Monitor patients during anesthesia and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Educate clients regarding medications, treatments, preventive care, nutrition, and follow‑up instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment and patient‑care environment.
• Communicate effectively with doctors and the veterinary team.
• Support a positive, respectful, collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Animal-handling

Patient-care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current CVT credential or MA eligibility

Tools

Practice-management software

Job description

Westside Animal Clinic in Worcester, MA is seeking a Veterinary Technician for a full-time position. The role supports veterinarians during exams, procedures, and surgeries, and involves patient care, client education, and accurate record-keeping.

Starting pay ranges from $22 to $30 per hour with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Thrive Pet Healthcare backs the clinic with a wide benefits program, including 401(k) with employer match, mental health resources, paid parental leave, CE courses, and pet perks.