Veterinary Technician - Spruce Hill Veterinary Clinic - MA

Veterinary Innovative Partners•Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spruce Hill Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their close-knit, pet-obsessed team. This role is hands-on and patient-focused, involving both medical care and client communication. The clinic is looking for someone who wants to help lead the hospital into the future, with opportunities for mentorship and growth. Spruce Hill has served the Springfield community for over 40 years and is known for its supportive team, strong workflows, and commitment to quality medicine. They are a full-service small animal hospital that also supports wildlife rehabilitators and offers services like routine soft tissue surgery, dentistry with digital dental radiography, and in-house lab equipment.

Requirements

Veterinary technician experience
Strong foundational clinical and technical skills
Comfortable handling patients of various sizes and temperaments
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Positive, team-focused mindset with a desire to keep learning

Nice To Haves

Vetspire experience
Newly licensed veterinary technicians will receive mentorship and support

Responsibilities

Assisting doctors with exams, procedures, and surgeries
Confident blood draws on both dogs and cats
Administering medications and vaccinations
Understanding and following vaccine protocols
Compassionate and effective restraint and low-stress handling techniques
Involvement in patient diagnostics including lab work and imaging
Delivering exceptional customer service through client education
Explaining treatment plans, vaccine protocols, preventive care, and post-operative instructions clearly and confidently
Mentoring assistants, supporting externs, and helping newer team members build confidence
Contributing to the future direction of the practice

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Health Care, Life Insurance, & Disability: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid basic life insurance and voluntary options including AD&D; short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off: Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates
Two (2) floating holidays
Training & Development: Continuing education opportunities offered to both full-time and part-time teammates
Personalized development programs, including regular check-ins and tailored growth plans
Tuition Assistance: Support for paying off student loan debt, available to all full-time teammates
Uniform Allowance: $150 per year for full-time teammates
Discounted Pet Care
Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy: For Birth Parent(s): Up to 14 weeks of paid leave at 100%. For Non-Birth Parent(s): 6 weeks of paid leave at 100%.