Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Countryside Veterinary Hospital • Chelmsford, MA

3d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

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 that is AAHA accredited and focuses on a Cat Friendly approach, 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 are available in a supportive, collaborative environment.

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

• Opportunities to broaden your skills through advanced and specialty services
• A collaborative environment where learning is encouraged daily
• A team that genuinely supports one another
• Meaningful mentorship and continued growth opportunities
• A hospital culture focused on both excellent medicine and employee development
• A workplace where your contributions are valued and appreciated

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
• Supplemental insurance 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
• Flexible approach to compensation
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• 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
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

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