Veterinary Technician

Oaklawn Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. Our Rarebreed clinic offers a family‑oriented environment where you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. As part of our team you will work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. Oaklawn Animal Hospital is an AAHA certified Rarebreed partner hospital located in Cranston, RI, serving the community for over 50 years. We provide the best in animal care with professionalism and compassion. Our mission is to treat clients as family and their pets as if they were our own. Veterinary Technician $21.00‑$25.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience) Sign‑on Bonus up to $4,000 Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI WHAT YOU'LL DO Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas Perform physical assessments and record observations Keep pets calm and still during procedures (including chin scratches) Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients Explain necessary follow‑up and home‑care instructions Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (blood draws, patient prep for surgery, anesthesia, intra‑operative monitoring, fluid therapy) Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with a total company match up to 4% after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling Continuing education allowance and professional development support Mental health resources Company‑paid bonding leave or applicable state‑provided bonding leave Sign‑On Bonus! PERKS FOR YOUR PETS TOO! Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required Prior leadership or management experience required Must have a positive attitude and be a team player Diagnostics (radiographs, ECG, blood pressure, venipuncture) Placing IV catheters Administering treatments Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery Providing emergency and critical care to patients Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose‑driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to deliver exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams and focus on providing a supportive culture, tools, and resources so staff can focus on what they love most: caring for animal companions. Employment will require successful completion of references and background check. For Rhode Island applicants: falsifying information about your ability to perform essential job functions, with or without accommodations, may render you ineligible to file a workers' compensation claim under Rhode Island law. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at Where uncommon support partners with joy. #J-18808-Ljbffr