Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Chestnut Street Animal Hospital in Needham, MA $26.00 an hour (flexibility based on experience) The ideal schedule will be 34 hours on Tues‑Fri, no weekends! What You’ll Do Assist the veterinarians with appointments and treatment orders. Take patient histories from clients for appointments. Perform technician appointments and various housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, garbage removal). Communicate with clients via phone and in‑person. Execute treatment orders and maintain vaccine knowledge and schedule for canine and feline patients. Demonstrate excellent client and pet relations in waiting and exam rooms. Prepare patient files and charts. Answer client inquiries about basic animal care and routine procedures. Educate clients on over‑the‑counter products such as flea and tick preventions. Receive and relay telephone, fax, and e‑mail messages accurately and promptly. Maintain cash drawer accuracy and handle credit card, scratch‑pay, and CareCredit transactions. Perform routine and advanced treatments and procedures, including injections, oral medications, blood draws, basic pharmacology, and bandaging. Monitor anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Benefits 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. Pet Benefits Pet care discounts on veterinary services and products. Diagnostics savings on reference lab testing. Nutrition discounts on Purina pet foods. Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Proficient in dentals, anesthesia, sedation monitoring, and room management. Experienced veterinary technician (CVT preferred, but open to highly skilled, well‑rounded technicians regardless of credentialing). Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. For Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners and its affiliated companies do not use lie detector tests as part of the application process. Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Website Learn more about our career opportunities at: Company Statement Where uncommon support partners with joy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation