About VetNecessity
VetNecessity Veterinary Urgent Care Center is a brand-new, privately owned and locally operated veterinary practice opening November 2026, created to help close the gap in urgent care within our community. From day one, we're investing in a state-of-the-art facility, modern technology, efficient workflows, and a team culture where quality care and quality of work life go hand in hand. Join a founding team that's building something new!
VetNecessity — The right care, right now!
Position Summary
The Experienced Veterinary Technician brings hands-on clinical experience to our urgent care team. You'll work directly with our veterinarians to triage, treat, and stabilize patients in a fast-paced urgent care environment. You'll help ensure every patient receives attentive, high-quality care in a modern, well-equipped facility with efficient workflows designed specifically for urgent care from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform triage and obtain patient histories to prioritize care based on urgency
- Administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Place IV catheters, run diagnostics, and monitor anesthesia when needed
- Collect and process laboratory samples; operate in-house diagnostic equipment
- Assist with radiology, ultrasound procedures, and minor surgical procedures
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in the practice management system
- Educate clients on treatment plans, home care, and follow-up instructions
- Help maintain a clean and organized hospital, and efficient workflow
- Mentor Veterinary Assistants and support a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as a veterinary technician (credential not required)
- Solid working knowledge of restraint ,venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and basic treatment procedures
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, urgent/emergent care setting
- Genuine compassion for animals and the people who love them
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Basic computer proficiency
What We Offer
Full-time benefits eligibility begins at 32 hours/week.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays — closed on major holidays
- Massachusetts Earned Sick Time
- Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
- Health Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Pet Care Credit toward your own pets' veterinary care
- Uniform Assistance
- Continuing Education (CE) Allowance
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
