Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their team. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling, including nights, rotating weekends, and rotating holidays. The hospital is a 9-doctor small animal practice in Chelmsford, MA, known for its AAHA accreditation, Cat Friendly approach, and commitment to progressive medicine and exceptional patient care. They are looking for a technician who values teamwork, growth, and high-quality medicine. Opportunities for learning, contribution, and growth in a supportive, collaborative environment are emphasized.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
- Experienced veterinary assistant or technician candidates are welcome
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support preferred
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Professional, compassionate, and team-oriented attitude
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Passion for continued learning and growth within veterinary medicine
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical support
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from 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 nursing care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
- Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventative care
- Support surgical and anesthesia procedures while maintaining excellent patient safety standards
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance) (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
