<p>Apple Country Animal Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician to our team. We are a community-focused practice where quality medicine and compassionate care truly matter. Our team is dedicated to supporting pets and the people who love them, and we believe in creating a warm, collaborative environment where every employee feels valued. We take pride in being a friendly, hometown veterinary hospital that builds long-term relationships with clients through trust, education, and exceptional service.</p> <p>Working at Apple Country Animal Hospital means joining a supportive team that encourages professional growth, open communication, and mutual respect. Our staff members are empowered to learn, contribute ideas, and expand their skills in a positive, low-ego environment. We celebrate teamwork, uphold high standards of patient care, and prioritize a healthy work-life balance. If you're looking for a workplace where your strengths are recognized, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, Apple Country Animal Hospital is a place you can thrive.</p> <p>Veterinary Technician</p> <p>Apple Country Animal Hospital in Stow , MA</p> <p>Salary:$25-27 ( depending on experience)</p> <p>WHAT YOU'LL DO</p> <ul> <li>Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones </li><li>Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy </li><li>Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas </li><li>Perform physical assessments and record your observations </li><li>Prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients </li><li>Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions </li><li>Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures (be comfortable with blood draws and placing IV catheters; prepare patients for surgery; administer anesthesia; monitor patients during surgery and recovery; administer fluids) </li><li>Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery </li><li>Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is required </li><li>Previous experience in a veterinary hospital is required </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential - both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding :</p> <ul> <li>Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage </li><li>401K with a total company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service </li><li>Generous paid time off </li><li>Mental Health Resources </li><li>Company-paid bonding leave </li></ul> <p>Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:</p> <ul> <li>Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products </li><li>Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing </li><li>Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods </li><li>Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor </li></ul> <p>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 experience 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.</p> <p>Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/</p> <p>Where uncommon support partners with joy.</p>