Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Cardiology Service

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick

Vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The MSPCA-Angell in Boston seeks a Cardiology Technician/Assistant to work with the veterinary team, providing technical support in exams, outpatient and inpatient procedures, and assisting with case management and anesthetic procedures.

We value excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and a strong veterinary technical background. Applicants should have at least 1 year of clinical experience; CVTs are preferred and a cover letter is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary technician/assistant experience in a clinical environment.
• CVT preferred but will consider experience Veterinary Assistants.
• CVT required to be hired as a technician and a cover letter is requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in examination rooms for outpatient and inpatient procedures.
• Assist with case management of animals admitted to the hospital.
• Assist with technical and anesthetic procedures.
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Job description

Full Time 40 hours a week, 4 ten hour days - Includes some weekend and holiday rotation

The Position

The Cardiology Technician/Assistant works collaboratively with their assigned veterinarian, other staff veterinarians and the entire Angell support staff to provide Angell clientele with excellent clinical and customer service. These services include providing technical support in the examination room with outpatient and inpatient procedures, assisting with case management of animals admitted to the hospital, assisting with technical and anesthetic procedures. Other responsibilities include communications with clients and sometimes referring veterinarians.

We are looking for a Vet Technician/Assistant with excellent interpersonal communication skills who enjoys working in a team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The Cardiology Technician or Assistant must have a strong technical background and knowledge of veterinary medicine and recognize the importance of conveying this knowledge and expertise to others.

Physical Requirements

• Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time 67%-100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to constantly move about within the wards and departments 67% - 100% of scheduled shift.
• Must be able to frequently position self in a manner to attend to patients at varying heights, including floor and exam table levels (3 - 4 feet in height) as well as elevated heights greater than 5 feet.
• Must be able to constantly move patients weighing up to 50 pounds within the wards, departments and grounds; over 50lbs with assistance.

Who We Are

The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities.

Compensation

Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour

Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, Sign on Bonus for CVTs!

Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

Applicant Requirements

We are looking for applicants with at least 1 year of veterinary technician/assistant experience in a clinical environment. Certified Veterinary Technician preferred but will consider experience Veterinary Assistants. Certified Veterinary Technician, CVT required to be hired as a technician. As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.

Our Benefits

• health
• dental
• life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• paid holidays
• sick
• vacation time
• employee discounts for pet health care
• free on-site parking

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.

$5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!

Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): We are looking for applicants with at least 1 year of veterinary technician/assistant experience in a clinical environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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