What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician or Assistant - Internal Medicine position at MSPCA-Angell?
This is a full time position, 40 hours a week, four 10 hour shifts rotating weekends.
The Position:
The Internal Medicine Technician or Assistant works collaboratively with their assigned veterinarian, other staff veterinarians and the entire Angell support staff to provide Angell clientele with excellent clinical and customer service. These services include providing technical support in the examination room with outpatient and in-patient procedures, assisting with case management of animals admitted to the hospital, assisting with technical procedures, communications with clients and sometimes referring veterinarians. This person assists the veterinarian in clinic, diagnostic imaging, surgery and in other areas of the hospital.
The technician/assistant must be able to interact with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner and provide technical advice following hospital policies and procedures. It requires knowledge of their specific veterinary specialties clinical tests, procedures, protocols, medical terminology, animal handling and math skills. The technician/assistant should be able to communicate, orally and in writing, veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff.
WHO WE ARE:
The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- At least one year experience
- To be hired as a technician the candidate must be a Certified Veterinary Technician, CVT
- $5,000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!
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.
