Certified Veterinary Technician
Randolph Animal Hospital
- Randolph, MA
- $23.00-28.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
📌 Location: 400 S Main St, Randolph, MA 02368Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, compassionate environment?Randolph Animal Hospital, a 4-doctor, AAHA-accredited clinic, is seeking a full-time assistant to join our progressive and caring team. We pride ourselves on our supportive, inclusive culture and our commitment to both high-quality care and community service.🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With UsFast-paced environment with diverse caseloads — dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exoticsState-of-the-art tools:Imagyst AI cytology readerScribe Note AI charting toolAbaxis in-house labCornerstone softwareWork alongside a dedicated team in a mission-driven settingWe partner with Paisley Paws Charitable Veterinary Foundation to provide life-saving care to pets in needServe your community — we act as a holding facility for strays and help find them forever homes🕓 Schedule & Shift DetailsFull-time position: 35–40 hours per weekPrimarily a 4-day work week, with occasional 5-day weeks depending on clinic needsShifts are 8–10 hours, with start times ranging from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and end times up to 8:00 PMTypical shift times:Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 11:00 AM–8:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PMSaturday (rotating, 2x/month): 7:30 AM–3:00 PMFlexibility required for both opening and closing shiftsOn average, 2 evening shifts per week per Veterinary AssistantWe build our schedules with team availability in mind, and we strive to maintain work-life balance while ensuring top-tier patient care.💼 Compensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: $23 – $28/hour, based on experienceAnnual bonus opportunitiesSupportive team and opportunities for growth🧠 Who We’re Looking ForA motivated, experienced veterinary assistantStrong restraint skills and familiarity with medical terminologyA solid work ethic, flexibility, and eagerness to grow * Knowledge of vaccination protocols.Someone who thrives in a team-centered, inclusive cultureIf you're passionate about making a difference—not just in the lives of animals, but also their families and the community—Randolph Animal Hospital is the place for you.BENEFITS: We believe in supporting our team both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time team member:Paid Time Off & Holidays
- PTO increases with years of service
- 48 hours of flexible holiday pay (6 recognized holidays)
- Annual performance review with wage evaluation
- Dream Fund: Annual bonus potential
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match starting Day 1
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- FSA & HSA options
- Maternity leave
- Health Advocate – Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- Free mental health support: 5 in-person counseling sessions per issue
- 24/7 access to experts
- Help with anxiety, family issues, grief, legal/financial advice & more
- Life & AD&D
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Uniform allowance
- CE Benefits for Credentialed Techs:
- $500 CE stipend + 24 paid CE hours/year
- Access to RACE-approved CE platform
- Internal rewards program — earn points, redeem gift cards
- Pet care discounts
- Externship opportunities for vet tech and vet students
- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for in-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
- Anesthesia/Surgery – Our Veterinary Technician's prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.
- Dentistry- Our Veterinary Technician's provide patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery.
- Radiology - Our Veterinary Technician's position patients and assist with radiographs, sending radiographs via email.
- Laboratory duties- Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor.
- Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client informational tools
- Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients.
- Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients on at home care procedures.
- Veterinary Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, TNT.
- Clinic technician- assisting doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input data into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from check-in to discharge.
- Assist with reception/front desk duties as needed- answering phones, booking appointments, admit/discharge patients.
- Assist in training and mentoring new team members.
- Assist with inventory control – informing inventory manager when products are getting low/out, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies.
- Preparing prescriptions - dispensed medications & medication refills.
- The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
- The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
- The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.