Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team in Westport, MA.

We're an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital with a strong, supportive team and excellent staff longevity. Our technicians are valued as an important part of the medical team and are encouraged to use their skills, continue learning, and provide high-quality patient care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CVT, LVT, or RVT who enjoys hands-on patient care and has an interest in surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry.

We do a lot of dentistry and offer opportunities to build and expand your technical skills.

Why Join Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic?

• 4-day workweek
• Rotating half-day Saturdays, followed by two weekdays off
• $24$27/hour, based on experience
• AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital
• Strong, collaborative team culture
• Excellent staff longevity, with many team members here for 1020+ years
• Leadership with 20+ years at the hospital
• Approachable management with a genuine open-door policy
• Supportive environment where your experience and ideas are valued
• Mentorship and opportunities to continue developing your veterinary skills
• CE allowance and license reimbursement
• Pet care discounts and uniform allowance
• Community involvement through local shelters and rabies clinics
• Annual summer outings, holiday parties, and team events

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll work closely with our veterinarians and the rest of the medical team to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing patients for surgery, dentistry, and medical procedures
• Assisting veterinarians with surgical procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs
• Providing pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Maintaining sterile surgical environments and properly handling surgical instruments
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and providing nursing care
• Performing treatments and following veterinary treatment plans
• Assisting veterinarians during appointments and examinations
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Supporting diagnostic procedures and laboratory work
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Educating clients on routine treatment and home-care instructions as directed by the veterinarian
• Maintaining clean, organized, and properly stocked treatment and surgical areas
• Working collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and other members of the hospital team

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician, including:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Equivalent state-recognized veterinary technician credential

New graduates or veterinary technicians who are eligible for credentialing may also be considered, with mentorship available.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An interest in surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry
• Strong animal-handling and patient-care skills
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring or a strong desire to develop these skills
• Interest or experience in veterinary dentistry and dental radiology
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow medical protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A compassionate approach to patient and client care
• Reliability and a willingness to contribute to the entire hospital team
• A positive, collaborative attitude

Compensation & Benefits

$24.00-27.00 per hour, based on experience

Our benefits package includes:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Accrued sick and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• CE allowance
• License reimbursement

A Team Where People Stay

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic is proud of the longevity of our team. Many of our employees have been part of the hospital for 1020+ years, including members of our leadership team who have been here for more than 20 years.

We have a laid-back, approachable management style and an open-door policy. We believe our team members should feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

We're also committed to supporting our local community through partnerships with animal shelters, discounted veterinary services, community rabies clinics, and volunteer efforts.

If you're a CVT, LVT, or RVT looking for a supportive hospital with a strong team culture, a 4-day workweek, and opportunities to grow your skills in surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry, we'd love to hear from you.