About us
Shepherd Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned general small animal veterinary clinic in Boxborough, MA. We are professional, customer-centric, fast-paced and our goal is to serve our clients in providing their pets the most professional medical and surgical care possible.
Our work environment includes:
We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and experience working in a small animal general practice. The Veterinary Technician will be qualified to perform all aspects of providing medical care to pets within a general practice setting. Including assisting veterinarians in examinations, surgeries and treatments, performing laboratory tests, and educating clients on animal health. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be self directed, collaborative and have a commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals.
- Experience in proper restraint of dogs and cats.
- Administer medications and vaccinations to animals.
- Perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood counts, and skin scrapings.
- Able to position and take dental and general radiographs of patients.
- Monitor vital signs of animals during surgery and recovery.
- Provide nursing care to sick or injured animals.
- Assist in the preparation of animals for surgery.
- Have experience in front desk duties.
- Communicate, through multiple modalities, with clients about all aspects of their pets care.
- Maintain accurate records of animal treatments.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Boxborough, MA 01719 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person