Certified Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus Available! at Animal Outpatient Specialty Network – Boxborough, Massachusetts

Our state-of-the-art, veterinary dental referral practice committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and professional development. Our facility is equipped with advanced dental and surgical technology, including high-speed dental units, digital dental radiography, cone beam CT, surgical laser, and full anesthetic monitoring capabilities. Our practice culture is built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to improving the health and quality of life of our patients. We prioritize a positive, team-oriented work environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or a candidate eligible to sit for the VTNE to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

· Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility

· Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”

· Excellent communication skills

· Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

· Phlebotomy

· IV catheter placement

· Preparing and restraining animals during procedures

· Anesthetic induction

· Anesthetic monitoring

· Assisting with procedures

· Dental x-rays and prophylaxis

· Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope

· Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

· Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms

· Exceed the client’s expectations of service

· Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients

· Housekeeping/ maintenance

· Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal

· Ability to recognize potential patient issues

· Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor

· Record keeping

· Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· CVT or eligible to sit for VTNE

· Dependable attendance is required

· Must be able to lift 40 pounds

· Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions

· The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• No weekends
• Four-day workweek (four 10-hour days)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

A $1,500 sign-on bonus applies to this position (with 1/3 paid at 90 days, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months).