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Veterinary Technician

Stryker Corporation, Vienna, VA, United States


Franklin Veterinary Clinic

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 vibrant environment means you'll work in a welcoming, positive work environment in a state-of-the-art facility and provide quality care for our patients. 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.

Franklin Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving Franklin, MA and the surrounding MetroWest communities since 1992. We provide compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats, with a focus on preventative medicine, client education, and strong relationships with the families we serve.

Our team is known for being supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoying working together, even in a fast-paced environment.

Guided by our core values—Compassion, Community, Communication, Dependability, and Dedication—we are committed to exceptional patient care and a workplace where people enjoy coming to work each day.

Veterinary Technician
Franklin Veterinary Clinic in Franklin, MA.

Salary:

$25.00 - $29.00/hour depending on experience.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible, depending on experience.

What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones

Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy

Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas

Perform physical assessments and record your observations

Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients

Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform the inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered

Assist 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 surgery

Benefits

Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service

Generous paid time off

Mental Health Resources

Company-paid bonding leave

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 equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) highly preferred but not required

Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting is required

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.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and a 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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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