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Veterinary Technician/Assistant (certification preferred) - Boston Animal Shelter and Community Clin

$20 - $30 per hour

MSPCA - Angell

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time 40 hours per week position, Monday – Friday. CVT sign-on bonus!

The hourly pay rate will be determined based on skill level. Assistant level pay rates range from $20.00 - $30.00 per hour. Certified Technician level pay rates range from $24.00 - $32.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus! Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications.

THE POSITION:

We are looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to assist with procedures for homeless animals at our adoption center and with owned patients from our low-cost community clinic.

This is your opportunity to be a part of working in a clinic which outreaches to underserved Boston communities and helps care for the thousands of homeless animals at our Boston Adoption Center.

Primary responsibilities include assisting staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of homeless animals awaiting adoption. This position assists our veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals. This position also includes surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients. We see an average of 350 owned patients a month and the position offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice.

Enjoy a consistent schedule that allows for a work-life balance while also having the excitement of an urgent care clinic , providing lifesaving care to animals in need. Make a real difference in the lives of people and pets by providing care to homeless animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least 1 years of experience as a veterinary assistant with previous animal handling experience. Any applicants with experience in anesthesia monitoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please detail your animal care experience in your cover letter.

WHO WE ARE:

The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 12,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers and caring for over 14,000 animals in our community clinics. For our adoption centers, we aim to help the greatest number of animals by upholding an open adoption philosophy and moving pets through the shelter effectively while maintaining a commitment to socially conscious sheltering. For our community clinics we work to provide access to low cost veterinary care that helps keep families together with their pets. Take a virtual tour of our adoption center!

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.

Make a real difference in the lives of people and pets by providing care to homeless animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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