Veterinary Technician
$22 - $28 per hourPorter Square Veterinary
Porter Square Veterinary is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team!
This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Technicians who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.
In this role, you will:
This position is ideal for Veterinary Technicians who take pride in their work , value a team where everyone - front and back - has each other's backs , and enjoy building real, lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Schedule: This is a full-time or part-time position either working 3 (PT) or 4 (FT) days per week and availability needed Monday-Saturday. Typically you'd work at least 2 Saturday shifts per month with the option to work more if preferred.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
Qualifications and skill set:
About the Hospital
Porter Square Veterinary is a well-established small animal practice located in Somerville, just minutes from Cambridge and Boston. We've built a strong reputation for compassionate care, progressive medicine, and lasting client relationships within a highly engaged pet-owning community .
Our team operates as exactly that - a team. Leadership has worked deliberately to build a unified, cross-trained staff where front and back work together , open communication is genuinely encouraged, and doctor-technician relationships are grounded in mutual respect. We're proud of the loyalty our core staff demonstrates, and we work hard to earn it - through meaningful appreciation, inclusive team events, and a culture that values attitude and heart alongside technical skill.
If you're looking for a practice where you'll be valued, challenged, and supported by people who genuinely care - we'd love to meet you. #LI-KG1
#PRI *To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
This is an excellent opportunity for Veterinary Technicians who are excited to fully utilize their skills in both surgery and outpatient care while making meaningful connections with clients and their pets.
In this role, you will:
- Assist with patient preparation and recovery during surgical and dental procedures.
- Maintain detailed medical records to support accurate patient care.
- Support exam room workflow by assisting with outpatient care, patient handling, and preparing for appointments.
- Communicate with clients to check-in for appointments, review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address questions with empathy and clarity.
- Anticipate the needs of your team to maintain an efficient schedule while upholding the highest standards of patient care.
This position is ideal for Veterinary Technicians who take pride in their work , value a team where everyone - front and back - has each other's backs , and enjoy building real, lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Schedule: This is a full-time or part-time position either working 3 (PT) or 4 (FT) days per week and availability needed Monday-Saturday. Typically you'd work at least 2 Saturday shifts per month with the option to work more if preferred.
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
- Compensation: $22 - 28 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Bonus package: $500-$2,000 based on experience and licensure
- CE allowance: Up to $1,000 annually based on licensure
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- 6 Paid holidays for full-time staff members
- Personal pet discount
Qualifications and skill set:
- 3+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Client communication & education
- Medical record keeping
- Patient restraint & handling
- Phlebotomy & IV catheter placement
- IV/IM/SQ injections
- Experience in any of the following is a plus but not required:
- Anesthesia maintenance & monitoring
- Dental prophylaxis & radiology
- Cystocentesis
- Microscopy
About the Hospital
Porter Square Veterinary is a well-established small animal practice located in Somerville, just minutes from Cambridge and Boston. We've built a strong reputation for compassionate care, progressive medicine, and lasting client relationships within a highly engaged pet-owning community .
Our team operates as exactly that - a team. Leadership has worked deliberately to build a unified, cross-trained staff where front and back work together , open communication is genuinely encouraged, and doctor-technician relationships are grounded in mutual respect. We're proud of the loyalty our core staff demonstrates, and we work hard to earn it - through meaningful appreciation, inclusive team events, and a culture that values attitude and heart alongside technical skill.
If you're looking for a practice where you'll be valued, challenged, and supported by people who genuinely care - we'd love to meet you. #LI-KG1
#PRI *To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
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