Job Description
Job DescriptionJoining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Integrative Animal Health Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our animal-loving environment means you’ll get to work with state-of-the-art technology and provide unique offerings such as acupuncture and physical rehabilitation. It’s the kind of freedom that feels like running at the speed of light into a 5-story pile of leaves – and that’s just the beginning. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. At Integrative Animal Health Center, we have state-of-the-art technology with digital x-ray and surgery three to four days every week, in addition to unique offerings such as acupuncture, chiro, low-level laser, and physical rehabilitation (including under water treadmill), Chinese herbs, and homeopathy. One of our veterinarians also sees exotics! Our hospital is located right off the highway making for an easy commute from many directions. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby. We pride ourselves on maintaining a healthy team culture with work-life balance at the top of our priorities! https://iahcbolton.com/ Veterinary Technician Integrative Animal Health Center in Bolton, MA $20-27 an hour (based on experience and licensure) WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved onesKeep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policyPrepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areasPerform physical assessments and record your observationsKeep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clientsExplain necessary follow-up and home care instructionsStock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform inventory manager when supplies need to be orderedAssist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids)Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgeryPharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-houseSample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs Builds initial rapport and long term relationships with both pets and clients, successfully communicates plans and estimates to ownersCommunicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient’s need BENEFITS We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined: Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of serviceGenerous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect work-life balance Employee Ruff-erral Program Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits Company-paid life and AD&D insuranceShort-term and long-term disability Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance Mental Health Resources Company-paid bonding leave Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowanceCertification fees reimbursement (eligible employees only) Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalentVeterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is highly desirable; equivalent training and experience may substitutePrior leadership or management experience requiredMust have a positive attitude and be a team playerDiagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipunture)Placing IV CathetersAdministering treatmentsAssisting and monitoring patients during surgeryProviding emergency and critical care to patientsGenuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Dedication to safety for all parties involvedMust have the ability to work Saturdays (8am-12:30pm)Well skilled in balancing multiple priorities and tasks with attention to detailExperience recognizing your limits and asking for help as neededStrong work ethic and track record of being reliableWillingness to learn new skills and techniquesMust be available to work Saturdays 8-12.Tuesday- Saturday schedule. (Open Monday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-12) Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls. Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check. FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/ Where uncommon support partners with joy.