Veterinary Technician/Assistant - General Medicine Service

About the role

This is a full-time 40 hour a week position. A $5000 Sign on Bonus available for CVTs! This position is perfect for new graduates from veterinary technology/assistant programs looking to grow in a large referral facility. If you are a veterinary technician/assistant working in a general practice, this is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and technical ability. Join a large referral facility where you work collaboratively with many specialty departments!

Position overview

The General Medicine Technician 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. The general medicine service is focused on providing quality primary outpatient and preventative care. The goal of the service is to provide care to a wide variety of cases that would typically be seen by a veterinarian in general practice. These cases include wellness visits in addition to managing dermatologic problems, behavior issues, endocrine diseases, renal disease, seizures, ocular problems, etc. In addition to the wide variety of cases seen there are some of the general medicine doctors who are also USDA certified veterinarians to help Angell clients with international travel certification. These doctor's and the technical support staff of the general medicine service, make up the Angell International Travel Team. This team is responsible to assist existing Angell clients when traveling internationally with their pets.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal handling and restraint techniques
• Assist veterinarian with complete history and pre-appointment referral paperwork
• Trains/coaches newly hired veterinary assistants/technicians and externs with all aspects of exam room and pharmacy policy and procedures
• Assist veterinarian and/or technician when needed with surgical patient paperwork, pre-operative assessments and client education relevant to surgical or anesthetic diagnostic procedures
• Perform suture and/or staple removals
• Collect samples including performing phlebotomy
• Record all owner's medication accurately and timely in electronic medical record
• Educate clients about general medicine topics
• Assist Angell clients with international travel arrangements for their pets

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.

Compensation

• Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour
• Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 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

• At least one year of experience working as a veterinary technician/assistant
• As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills
• In order to be hired as a veterinary technician one must be a certified veterinary technician

Benefits

• Health, dental and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
• Employee discounts for pet health care
• Free on-site parking
• A $5000 Sign on Bonus available for CVTs!

Experience required

• A minimum of 1 year veterinary assistant experience and/or animal handling experience required
• In addition 1 year client service preferred

Education preferred

• Associates or better in Animal Science

Licenses & certifications preferred

• Certified Vet Tech

Skills preferred

• Previous Animal Handling Experience