Veterinary Technician / Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor • Chelmsford, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Countryside Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for its nine-doctor small animal practice in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly hospital emphasizes progressive medicine, excellent patient care, teamwork, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth. The role offers hands-on nursing care in a busy, varied clinical setting, with opportunities to expand into areas such as exotic medicine, anesthesia, acupuncture, and laser therapy. Compensation is $20.00–$28.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The schedule is flexible and includes shared night, weekend, and holiday rotations.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred; veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required. Experienced veterinary assistants are encouraged to apply.
• Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Professional, compassionate approach and strong communication skills.
• Availability for nights and weekend and holiday rotations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with anesthesia monitoring is ideal.
• Competency in emergency and surgical care is ideal.
• Interest in expanding skills in exotic medicine, anesthesia, acupuncture, and laser therapy.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and obtain histories, vital signs, and patient assessments.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Provide compassionate nursing care from patient intake through discharge.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
• Monitor patients and provide supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care.
• Educate clients about patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, for full-time employees after one year of service; does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Discounts on pet services, products, and food.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed