Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Located in Uxbridge, MA, we are a 4-doctor full-service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Requirements

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)
• Positive and motivated personality

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability and goal-driven mindset

Skills

• Knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Proficiency in various veterinary procedures
• Excellent client relations

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

Pay

$24.00 - $28.75 / hr, based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Schedule

Full Time, weekend rotation required