Veterinary Technician / Experienced Veterinary Assistant
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 practices progressive medicine and emphasizes excellent patient care, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth. The role offers hands-on nursing care in a busy, varied caseload, with opportunities to develop skills in areas such as exotic medicine, anesthesia, acupuncture, and laser therapy. Licensure is welcomed but is not required; experienced veterinary assistants are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule that includes shared rotations for nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $20.00–$28.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The hospital offers a broad benefits package, with some benefits limited to full-time employees or subject to eligibility requirements.
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 developing skills in exotic medicine, anesthesia, acupuncture, and laser therapy.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vital signs, and patient assessments.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from patient intake through discharge.
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
- Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, provide fluid therapy, and collect samples.
- Monitor patients and provide supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care.
- Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (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 pay for the birth or adoption of a child, for eligible 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
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
