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Veterinary Technician 

Oaklawn Animal Hospital·Cranston, Rhode Island

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Provide compassionate care to pet patients, including performing physical assessments and assisting in medical, surgical, and dental procedures. Maintain accurate medical records and manage clinic treatment areas and supplies.

Oaklawn Animal Hospital 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 family-oriented environment means you’ll be part of an AAHA-certified hospital who treats our clients as though they are family and their pets as if they were our own. 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.

Oaklawn Animal Hospital is an AAHA certified Rarebreed partner hospital located in Cranston, RI. Serving our community for over 50 years, Oaklawn Animal Hospital provides the best in animal care with professionalism and compassion. Our Doctors and Staff share the motto of, “Treat our clients as though they were family and their pets as if they were our own." Whether you are a new client with your first pet or an established client, our goal is to make you feel welcome each time you step outside. https://oaklawnanimalhospital.com/ Veterinary Technician

$22.00-$28.00 hourly pay rate (based on experience)

Sign-on Bonus up to $4000

Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston, RI

  • 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
  • Keep furry friends calm and still during procedures (sometimes using chin scratches!)
  • Prepare estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
  • Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions
  • Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform 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

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Continuing education allowance and professional development support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
  • Sign-On Bonus!

Perks for Your Pets Too!

  • Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:
  • Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
  • Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
  • Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
  • Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
  • Prior leadership or management experience required
  • Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
  • Diagnostics (Radiographs, ECG, Blood Pressure, Venipunture)
  • Placing IV Catheters
  • Administering treatments
  • Assisting and monitoring patients during surgery
  • Providing emergency and critical care to patients

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.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

For rhode island applicants

If you provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the workers’ compensation act of the state of rhode island.

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.

Learn more about our career opportunities at

https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

Where uncommon support partners with joy.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Cranston, Rhode Island
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Oaklawn Animal Hospital

Oaklawn Animal Hospital is hiring in Cranston, Rhode Island. It operates in veterinary services. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Cranston, RI. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryVeterinary Services
Size2-10 employees
HQCranston, RI
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Veterinary technician roles in Rhode Island

Veterinary technician openings in Rhode Island are typically driven by steady demand in companion-animal practices, emergency clinics, and specialty hospitals. Competition can be strong for candidates with hands-on restraint skills, lab equipment proficiency, and a collaborative approach, especially when client education is part of the role. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your two years of experience and prepare examples of animal handling and lab work before applying.

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