What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant and Technician position at Middlesex County Animal Hospital?
Veterinary TechnicianMiddlesex County Animal Hospital | Billerica, MA
Are you looking for a hospital where your skills matter, your voice is heard, and your career can grow?
Middlesex County Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team.
We're in an exciting period of growth and positive change. We're actively working to strengthen our culture, improve communication, and create an environment where team members can thrive. We're looking for individuals who want to be part of that journey and help shape the future of our hospital.
This is a fast-paced practice where technicians are highly utilized and play an essential role in patient care. Strong technical skills are important, but reliability, teamwork, and communication are equally critical to success.
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgery
- Collect and process laboratory samples
- Take and process radiographs
- Administer treatments and medications
- Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients
- Educate clients and support exceptional patient care
- Maintain accurate medical records
What We're Looking For
- Veterinary technician experience preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Dependable and punctual
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
We understand that life happens and occasional absences are unavoidable. What matters most is being a dependable team member who communicates well and can be counted on by patients, clients, and coworkers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid long-term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid sick time
- Employee pet discounts and benefits
- Continuing education opportunities
- School tuition assistance and professional development support
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
Why Join Middlesex County Animal Hospital?
We're building a team of talented, compassionate professionals who want to make a difference. If you're looking for a position where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work has a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow with us.
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $30