Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Blackstone Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

We're looking for creative, thoughtful veterinary professionals with strong critical-thinking skills and a commitment to excellent patient care. Join us under new leadership and be part of an exciting transformation at Blackstone Animal Hospital. Enjoy consistent, predictable scheduling with no nights or weekend hours, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, learning, and fun.

• Consistent, predictable scheduling that respects your time
• No nights or weekend hours
• A supportive team committed to working better together
• New leadership and an exciting opportunity to be part of the hospital's continued growth
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A workplace where strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving are valued
• Opportunities to use and strengthen your clinical skills every day
• Teammates who celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other important life events
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A team that understands excellent patient care starts with supporting the people providing it

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain thorough medical histories
• Collect and document patient vital signs and assessments
• Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, treatments, and medical procedures
• Support surgical procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Assist with dental procedures and patient monitoring
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples based on experience and training
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian and within the scope of your role
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition to the medical team
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive healthcare
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Keep treatment and patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next patient
• Anticipate the needs of veterinarians and teammates to promote an efficient daily workflow
• Jump in wherever needed to support patients, clients, and coworkers
• Occasionally participate in what can only be described as a cat rodeo

Requirements

• Previous hands-on veterinary experience
• Veterinary Technician licensure is welcomed but not required for all candidates
• Strong patient handling and restraint skills
• Experience assisting with veterinary examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Comfort triaging patients and obtaining thorough histories and vital signs
• Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures based on your training and role
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear, compassionate client communication
• Confidence educating clients about medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• The ability to multitask and adapt in a busy clinical environment
• Dependability and a strong sense of ownership over your responsibilities
• A positive, collaborative approach to teamwork
• Curiosity and a desire to continue learning
• A willingness to ask for help and offer it when a teammate needs it
• A genuine commitment to excellent patient care
• An appreciation for the fact that every pet is, according to their person, unquestionably the best pet who has ever lived

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program