Experienced Veterinary Assistant/Technician (Part-time) - Worcester, MA

MSPCA-Angell•Worcester, MA

7d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Join us for an exciting opportunity to become a part of our growing shelter and community veterinary team and help achieve positive impact for animals in Worcester, MA and beyond. We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to join the MSPCA-Angell Clinic at Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL). This high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter program provides valuable veterinary support to WARL shelter animals and low-cost surgical services to owned pets in the Worcester area. The Assistant/Technician will work inside WARL in close collaboration with MSPCA-Angell and WARL team members, assuring and maintaining an effective spay-neuter program. This program currently operates two days per week, but there is flexibility to offer more or less work days per week to make the role the perfect fit for the right candidate! Primary responsibilities include assisting staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of animals in our care. This position assists our veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals. This position also includes surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients. Enjoy the excitement of an urgent care clinic, providing lifesaving care to animals in need. Make a real difference in the lives of people and pets by providing care to homeless animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities. This is your opportunity to join the MSPCA-Angell one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Working for an organization that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary service.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a veterinary assistant
Previous animal handling experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in anesthesia monitoring
Proficiency in Spanish
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Responsibilities

Assisting staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of animals in our care.
Assisting our veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals.
Surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients.
Assuring and maintaining an effective spay-neuter program.