Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Northampton Veterinary Clinic is an employee-focused, full service small animal practice, serving Northampton and the Pioneer Valley. We would like to add an experienced Veterinary Technician to Northampton Veterinary Clinic’s dedicated, and growing team! Could that be you??

About Us:

We are an 7 doctor, busy, full-service, small animal practice serving the community for over 22 years. The entire staff at Northampton Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine to our patients alongside friendly & compassionate service to our clients. We are fortunate that the incredible bond we have formed with our clients and the community led to over a decade of being voted “ Best of the Valley ” as best veterinary hospital! We offer a variety of services including digital full body and dental radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, full service in-house laboratory, laser therapy, soft tissue surgery, dental prophylaxis, wellness & preventative care, and much more!

Why chose us?

• Recognizing that our people are our most visible and vital asset and promoting a working atmosphere that respects every individual as a valuable contributor to the success of our practice and an integral part of our team, striving each day to create an upbeat, positive, and fun environment.

• Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients. We continually promote this positive culture through regular staff meetings, out-of-office activities, and a solid training foundation for all new staff members!
• Our group has previously enjoyed activities like hiking, attending the renaissance festival, a river cruise, holiday parties and much more! We want YOU to add YOUR personality to our amazing group!

· Leadership supported: We truly value each team member as an individual. The experiences and knowledge you bring are immeasurable. We have your back!

· Innovative thinking: Our best ideas come from our team members. Needs change and so do we. Northampton encourages mentorships, professional development, and new ideas.

About You:

· You are an experienced veterinary technician looking to join a team that prioritizes communication, collaboration, and is ready to hit the ground running !

· Take the initiative – you are a hard worker who contributes to the operation of the entire hospital , you will help get all the day’s duties done!

· You are versatile – you know how to effectively adapt to the individual needs of each patient and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

· You possess clinical skills and experience that include (but are not limited to):

o Patient triage and assessment

o Phlebotomy and catheter placement

o Knowledge of radiology safety and proper technique

o Anesthesia monitoring proficiency

o Perioperative surgical nursing skills

o Routine dental prophylaxis experience

o Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures

Anticipated schedule:

• Our clinic is open Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
• 4-day work week! Four 10-hour shifts.
• Saturdays required, every other rotation, half day off during one of your regularly scheduled days when you scheduled for a Saturday shift.
• No on call
• No Sundays

Compensation:

· We believe that each team member should be compensated considering their knowledge, skills, and experiences. We expect the range for an experienced technician to be $20-25 per hour.

Benefits:

·401k

· HSA / FSA

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Disability insurance

· Life insurance

· License fees reimbursement (for credentialed technicians)

· VTNE reimbursement when a technician passes exam

· Uniform allowance

· PTO for full and part time employees

· Paid holidays (after one year of employment)

· Employee pet discount

· Quarterly bonus opportunities

For more information about our hospital, please visit