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Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Providence River Animal Hospital

Providence River Animal Hospital
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Care for animals. Support your team. Make a difference every single shift.

At Providence River Animal Hospital, we know it takes a village to care for pets and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are a huge part of what makes our hospital run so well. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated CVT or Veterinary Assistant to join our full-time team- someone who brings skill, kindness, and a team-first mindset to every exam room, treatment area, and patient interaction.

This is a place where people step up for each other, take pride in their work, and stay engaged in what we’re building together.

Why Choose Providence River Animal Hospital?

Because here, we don’t just talk about great culture, we live it.

We’re a full-service hospital offering wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics, and we take pride in delivering high-quality medicine while staying efficient, supportive, and collaborative. We’re proud of our medicine and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with pets and their people in our community. Our team is engaged, communicative, and always looking for ways to improve—for our patients, our clients, and each other.

We value accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We celebrate wins, support each other through busy days, and genuinely enjoy working together. If you want to be part of a team that shows up, works hard, and has each other’s backs, you’ll fit right in here.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Keeping accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
  • Assisting with lab testing (blood, fecal, urine, etc.)
  • Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
  • Helping educate pet parents on meds, treatments, and care
  • Partnering with Veterinarians and peers to provide top-tier care

You Might Be a Great Fit If

  • You love animals (obviously) and have a calm, steady presence
  • You’re a great communicator and work well with clients and teammates
  • You’re organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
  • You’re cool under pressure and thrive in a busy hospital setting
  • You’re eager to learn and grow in your role
  • You value teamwork and know how to pitch in wherever you’re needed

The Perks Benefits

We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel.

  • Competitive pay, based on experience
  • Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13 )
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous CE allowance paid CE time
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pet care discounts for your personal pets
  • PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
  • A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
  • Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
  • A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

Check us out: www.providenceriveranimalhospital.com

Providence River Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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