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Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Hanover, Massachusetts

$19 - $28/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate patient care and assist with surgical, anesthetic, and diagnostic procedures. Maintain accurate medical records and facilitate effective client communication and education.

VCA Roberts Animal Hospital of Hanover, Massachusetts is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician with 3 plus years or more of experience to join our 5-doctor GP/Hybrid practice!

About Us Are you looking to be a part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to push your career forward?

If so, we would love to connect with you!

Our hospital has been serving the Hanover community for over 60 years.

We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients.

Our tight knit community is a great place to call home.

At VCA Roberts, we have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

Why join the VCA Roberts?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.

VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Please visit our website to learn more: https://vcahospitals.com/roberts VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl Growth & leadership opportunities Medical, Dental & Vision Career development programs Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Generous hospital discounts and product discounts Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave 401(k) Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace) Referral bonuses Infertility benefits Competitive wage Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio Compensation: $ 18.50-$27.50 / hour Is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view. https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5 What You'll Do Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Compassionate patient care Client education and communication Patient assessment Anesthesia and surgery assisting Radiology Dentistry Catheter placement Venipuncture Laboratory work Pharmacy Medical recordkeeping Candidates must be positive and motivated.

The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow.

Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.

Why VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply!

We look forward to hearing from you.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed.

It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.

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Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience in a veterinary setting. The role requires a positive, motivated attitude and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

  • Venipuncture
  • Dentistry
  • Patient care
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient assessment
  • Client education
  • Catheter placement
  • Laboratory work
  • Medical recordkeeping
  • Surgery assisting
  • Anesthesia assisting

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $28/hr
Location
Hanover, Massachusetts
Posted
Apr 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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