Kingston Animal Hospital·Kingston, Massachusetts
Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgical procedures while providing high-quality nursing care. Educate clients on veterinary recommendations and maintain accurate medical records for a variety of animal species.
Kingston Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!
Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician Status: Full-time Salary: $22 - $25 / hour Schedule: Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Looking for a veterinary technician role where your unique skills are appreciated, work-life balance is genuinely valued, and you can continue exploring new areas of veterinary medicine? Kingston Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team of compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re a well-established, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice committed to providing high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. We genuinely appreciate the different personalities, experiences, and skills every veterinary technician brings to our hospital. Whether you’re passionate about traditional patient care or excited to explore acupuncture, holistic treatments, exotic and pocket pet medicine, laser therapy, or behavior counseling, you’ll have opportunities to keep learning and broaden your veterinary skill set. Why You’ll Love It Here Join a well-established, six-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary practice Enjoy flexible scheduling designed to support genuine work-life balance Work in a hospital that celebrates the unique skills and personalities of every team member Receive mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career Explore acupuncture and holistic treatment options Build experience with exotic and pocket pet medicine Learn more about laser therapy and pet behavior counseling Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques Use your veterinary skills to make a positive impact in your community Work with a team that values collaboration, mutual respect, and exceptional patient care Be part of a hospital celebrating more than half a century of hospitality and caring for the pets of the South Shore What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and procedures Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care Practice Fear Free and low-stress patient handling techniques Safely handle and restrain canine, feline, exotic, and pocket pet patients Support diagnostic testing and patient monitoring Assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records Educate clients and clearly communicate veterinary recommendations Listen patiently as clients explain why their dog, cat, bird, or guinea pig is clearly the best one that has ever lived Explore and support services including acupuncture, holistic treatments, laser therapy, and behavior counseling Collaborate with veterinarians and teammates to provide exceptional patient care Maintain a positive and supportive approach throughout the workday Help create a safe, welcoming, and efficient hospital environment What You’ll Bring Previous veterinary technician experience or current veterinary technician licensure Strong patient care and veterinary technical skills A passion for pets and high-quality veterinary medicine Experience assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient care Strong animal handling and restraint skills An interest in Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques Excellent client communication and education skills A positive, supportive, and team-focused attitude The ability to work collaboratively and treat teammates with mutual respect A willingness to learn and explore new areas of veterinary medicine An appreciation for the unique personalities and skills every team member brings A commitment to providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service Benefits You Can’t Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program State license reimbursement VTNE exam fee reimbursement Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Access to Vetcor TechLife, our company-wide veterinary technician community Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Ready to bring your veterinary skills, personality, and passion for patient care to Kingston Animal Hospital? Apply today and join a team where you can continue learning, explore new areas of veterinary medicine, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. We look forward to meeting you! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Kingston Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requires previous veterinary technician experience or current licensure with strong technical skills in anesthesia and patient handling. Candidates must possess a positive, team-focused attitude and a commitment to exceptional client service.
Market context
In Massachusetts, dental hygiene roles typically draw steady demand from practices focused on preventive care and patient retention. These positions are competitive because employers usually require an accredited associate degree or higher, an active state license, and often offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm licensure and education fit before applying.
