Veterinary Technician

Who We Are

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts, the first stand-alone practice for veterinary ophthalmology in the region, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician with anesthesia skills to join our talented team.

Located in Newton, we are a team of passionate veterinary professionals with a focus on practicing modern medicine and fostering a collaborative culture so that veterinary medicine can be a more sustainable career for all. Beyond our passion for bringing the excellence and innovation of human healthcare to veterinary medicine, we also believe in putting our team first, with a robust benefits package, sensible and responsible appointment scheduling, and many perks specially designed around the needs of our profession.

Our mission to deliver world-class care to pets while transforming the veterinary professions' culture of burnout into a happier, healthier place has been an overwhelming success. With a focus on team happiness and an eye for innovation, we’re building a different kind of veterinary practice, and we’re looking for people who also believe in different and in reimagining the status quo in vet med.

This is a wonderful opportunity to refine and grow your skills and bodies of knowledge in a structured, specialty environment.

As a member of the ophthalmology team, in addition to traditional Vet Tech duties, you will be actively involved in:

Client education

Ophthalmic disease testing

Performing pre-surgical diagnostics

Post operative patient care

Rounding with the doctors on cases using learned ophthalmology knowledge

Leading appointments

What We Offer

$34-37/hr.

$5,000 signing bonus based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with a company match

MetLife voluntary benefits

Employee pet discounts

Unlimited CE allowance

Scrub allowance

Four day workweek

No overnight or on-call shifts, no late evenings, and no weekend coverage

Continuing Education: We're serious about your growth and development. Licensed Techs are eligible for unlimited CE registration reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

Requirements:

2+ years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician

Anesthesia Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members

The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude

Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail

The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically

A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills

An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning

A commitment to the welfare of animals

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

Feel free to include your pronouns in your application.