Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Avian/Exotics at Angell West

Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Avian/Exotics at Angell West

This is a full-time position. Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm, 40hrs a week with potential for holidays. We are looking for an experienced Assistant or a Certified Vet Technician to join our Waltham team. This position provides technical support to our Avian/Exotics Veterinarian by assisting with case management and technical procedures of A/E patients, as well as communications with clients and referring veterinarians. We are looking for applicants with Avian/Exotic specific technical skills including, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia, gavage feeding, medication administration and critical care. This position provides a unique opportunity to practice in an intimate client-focused setting, but with numerous amenities from the larger MSPCA-Angell Boston hospital as support. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance.

COMPENSATION: Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs! Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

MSPCA-Angell West, a non-profit 24-hour emergency and referral satellite hospital in the west suburbs of Boston, was opened in early 2014 by Angell Animal Medical Center. The hospital is over 20,000 square feet and is located 10 miles west of Boston in Waltham. Whether in Boston or in Waltham, our specialists regularly collaborate and plan treatments tailored to your pet's emergency, surgical, and specialty needs.

OUR BENEFITS: Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking

If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician that loves working with Avian and Exotic animals then this is a wonderful opportunity to join a fast growing department at our Angell West hospital.

Qualifications

Skills

Required: Previous Animal Handling Experience

Education

Preferred: Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field.

Experience

Required: 1 year: As an Veterinary Assistant, if you have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a fast paced animal clinic or wildlife sanctuary or animal hospital. To be hired as a technician a qualified candidate must be a Certified Veterinary Technician Equal Opportunity Employer