Veterinary Technician / Experienced Assistant
Belmont, MA, United States18h ago
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About the role
Who we are:
Fresh Pond Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: 4 days per week with alternating Saturdays
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Looking for a role where you can use your hands-on skills, grow, and be supported by a team that works hard and genuinely enjoys working together?
Fresh Pond Animal Hospital is a four-doctor small animal general practice that has proudly served our community for more than 30 years. We’re known for exceptional client service, strong teamwork, and a positive workplace culture where people support one another and have fun along the way.
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves patient care, communicates with compassion, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you’re detail-oriented, bring a positive attitude, and want to keep building your skills alongside a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Veterinary Technician / Experienced Veterinary Assistant Love It Here
- A supportive, collaborative team culture where everyone pitches in and has each other’s backs
- A predictable schedule: Monday through Friday, with only alternating Saturdays
- A diverse small animal caseload that lets you use your skills every day and keep expanding them
- Training opportunities and room for professional growth and development
- Four doctors and a well-established practice with more than 30 years of community trust behind it
- A team that works hard, supports one another, and enjoys having fun together
What You’ll Do
As a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant at Fresh Pond Animal Hospital, you will:
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Obtain patient histories and keep accurate, thorough medical records
- Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and equipment so appointments run smoothly
- Safely and compassionately restrain patients during exams and procedures
- Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia as directed by the veterinarian
- Monitor anesthesia, vital signs, and patient recovery
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing and lab work
- Provide attentive nursing care to recovering patients
- Educate clients on medications, treatments, and preventive care
- Keep the treatment area clean, organized, and efficient
- Support daily hospital operations and patient workflow
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician (vet tech) or veterinary assistant in a small animal practice
- A genuine passion for patient care and animal welfare
- Strong, compassionate communication skills with clients and teammates
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm and focused
- Strong attention to detail, especially in patient care and medical records
- A positive, team-first attitude and a willingness to jump in where needed
- A desire to keep learning and growing your skills
- Availability to work Monday through Friday and alternating Saturdays
- Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant ready to join a practice with deep community roots, a diverse caseload, and a team that truly enjoys working together, Fresh Pond Animal Hospital is the place for you. Come grow your skills, make a difference for our patients and clients, and be part of a culture that lifts each other up.
Apply today and join the team at Fresh Pond Animal Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Fresh Pond Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.