This is a full time 40 hour a week position. Rotating Weekends, no major holidays.
This is a newly created position! We are expanding our Avian/Exotics department and are looking for an experienced Assistant or a Certified Vet Technician to join our Waltham team.
This new position provides technical support to our Avian/Exotics Veterinarian by assisting with case management and technical procedures of A/E patients, as well as communications with clients and referring veterinarians. We are looking for applicants with Avian/Exotic specific technical skills including, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia, gavage feeding, medication administration and critical care.
This position provides a unique opportunity to practice in an intimate client-focused setting, but with numerous amenities from the larger MSPCA-Angell Boston hospital as support. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. We are an AHAA Accredited Referral Practice. Competitive salaries and a full range of strong benefits, confirms our commitment to our employees.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician that loves working with Avian and Exotic animals then this is a wonderful opportunity to join a fast growing department at our Angell West hospital.
Required
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1 year(s): As an Veterinary Assistant, if you have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a fast paced animal clinic or wildlife sanctuary or animal hospital.
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To be hired as a technician a qualified candidate must be a Certified Veterinary Technician
Preferred
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Associates or better in Veterinary Technology or related field
Required
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Previous Animal Handling Experience