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Compassionate Care Veterinary Services
Certified Veterinary Technician
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$46,787 / year median in Massachusetts
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Certified Veterinary Technician, where your expertise will directly impact the health and well-being of our diverse animal patients. At Compassionate Care Veterinary Services we provide a thorough and individualized approach to veterinary medicine where your skills will be fully utilized. Our team is highly collaborative and very stable, with minimal turn over and a collaborative atmosphere. We are looking to add a part to full time CVT. Responsibilities Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures with precision and confidence. Perform animal restraint and handling using humane techniques to ensure safety for both animals and staff. We are a Fear Free Certified Practice. Conduct laboratory work including blood draws, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests utilizing veterinary software and lab equipment. Manage anesthesia protocols including monitoring vital signs during general anesthesia and critical care procedures. Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments accurately following veterinary guidelines. Support pet care activities such as grooming, feeding, and maintaining cleanliness in kennels and treatment areas. Operate radiology equipment to perform diagnostic imaging like X-rays while maintaining aseptic technique. Assist with animal husbandry tasks including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and ensuring proper animal physiology documentation. Handle emergency medicine cases with urgency, applying veterinary critical care skills to stabilize patients. Maintain detailed records of all procedures, treatments, and client communications using veterinary software systems. Skills Proven kennel experience coupled with strong animal handling and dog training skills. Deep understanding of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, physiology, and surgical assistance procedures. Experience with laboratory diagnostics, radiology diagnostics, phlebotomy, and medical equipment operation. Skilled in anesthesia administration, monitoring veterinary anesthesia (including general anesthesia), vascular access (IV insertion), and animal catheterization. Knowledge of pet grooming practices alongside pet care responsibilities to promote overall animal well-being. Ability to perform diagnostic radiology including X-ray imaging with precision; familiarity with veterinary surgical assistance is a plus. Excellent client communication skills to explain procedures clearly and compassionately to pet owners. Strong background in emergency medicine, critical & intensive care scenarios requiring quick thinking and decisive action. Familiarity with veterinary software for record keeping and diagnostic purposes; experience in veterinary laboratory work is advantageous. Join us in making a difference every day by providing compassionate care through your technical expertise!