Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Full-Time
Location: Northern Rhode Island


Are you a motivated, compassionate Veterinary Technician with excellent communication skills? Join our dedicated team at a busy small animal practice in Northern Rhode Island!


About Us:
We are a close-knit, supportive practice with a strong commitment to delivering consistently high-quality veterinary care that prioritizes both patients and clients. Many of our team members, including our doctors, have been with us for over a decade. We offer a technically challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities for professional growth.


Position Overview:
We're seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician who is passionate about animal care and thrives in a team-oriented environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Client communication and education.
• Patient restraint and management.
• Basic room technician duties.
• Advanced skills such as catheter placement, surgical monitoring, and surgical recovery (preferred).

Qualifications:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Dedication to providing exceptional patient care.
• Experience in veterinary settings.

What We Offer:

• A supportive work culture with room to grow professionally.
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference while building a lasting career, we'd love to hear from you.


How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cumberland, RI 02864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.