Veterinary Technician - Spruce Hill Veterinary Clinic - MA
About The Position
Spruce Hill Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced, full-time Veterinary Technician to join their incredibly close-knit, pet-obsessed team. This role is hands-on and patient-focused, involving deep involvement in both medical care and client communication. The clinic is looking for someone who wants to help lead the hospital into the future, grow with the practice, and continue raising the standard of medicine. Spruce Hill has proudly served the Springfield community for over 40 years and is known for its collaborative, positive, and highly communicative team that genuinely enjoys working together. They emphasize quality medicine, strong technician utilization, and trust in technician skills.
Requirements
- 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
- Veterinary technician experience
- Newly licensed veterinary technicians are welcome and will receive mentorship and support.
Nice To Haves
- Vetspire experience
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
- Coaching and developing other veterinary professionals entering the field
- Mentoring assistants, supporting externs, and helping newer team members build confidence
Benefits
- Health Care
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options including AD&D
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Four (4) weeks of paid time off for all full-time teammates
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Personalized development programs
- Tuition Assistance for student loan debt
- Uniform Allowance ($150 per year for full-time teammates)
- Discounted Pet Care
- Industry Leading Parental Leave Policy (Up to 14 weeks paid leave for Birth Parent(s), 6 weeks paid leave for Non-Birth Parent(s))
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
