Veterinary Technician or Assistant Anesthesia - Angell West 10K sign on bonus

Veterinary Assistant/Technician

This is a full time 40 hour a week position; 4 ten hour days, weekdays, some weekend and holiday coverage required. On-Call Coverage as needed. A satellite hospital of Angell Animal Medical Center, Angell West is a non-profit animal hospital and we are part of the MSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the country. Working or an organization that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals can add a wonderful dimension to your career. Qualified applicants should excel in interpersonal communication skills and must be reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. We are looking for a technician or assistant who has a passion for veterinary surgery and anesthesia. The Anesthesia Technician must have a strong technical background and knowledge of veterinary medicine and recognize the importance of conveying this knowledge and expertise to others. A qualified candidate must be willing to take an active role in the continuing education and training of other staff.

We guarantee additional pay for over time and on-call. We provide a teaching environment for new graduates, CVT's and VTS candidates. We offer a stipend for national/international conferences for our Certified Vet Technicians.

COMPENSATION: Veterinary Assistants starting $24-$29/hour Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $27-$33/hr Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications. We have a $10,000 for day shift for new hire full time technicians credentialed in the state of Massachusetts. $10,000 sign on bonus for Veterinary Technicians or Assistants hired into our Anesthesia Department at Angell West!

Angell West provides a unique opportunity to practice in an intimate client-focused setting, but with numerous amenities from the larger MSPCA-Angell Boston hospital as support. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. We are an AHAA Accredited Referral Practice. Our compensation package includes Blue Cross health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, free uniforms, an annual shoe allowance, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, pet food and free on-site parking! If you are looking for a fun, challenging and progressive environment where teamwork and camaraderie is a priority this is the place for you!

Skills Required: Previous Animal Handling Experience Advanced

Education Required: Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field.

Licenses & Certifications Required: Certified Vet Tech

Preferred: Vet Tech Specialist