Certified Veterinary Technician
Edgartown, MA Posted
- $22.00 to $26.00 per hour
- Full time
- Weekends, Some weekend
- Urgent care
- Credential required
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, CE allowance, Paid time off, Pet care discount, Uniform allowance
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About this job
Since 1977, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving pets and families in Edgartown, MA. We’re a 3-doctor practice caring for dogs, cats, and exotics, with a unique mix of general practice year-round and urgent care during the busy summer season.
Located on beautiful Martha’s Vineyard—just steps from downtown and right on the public transit route—we offer a supportive team environment where doctors and techs share overnight on-call shifts and every day brings variety.
If you’re looking to grow your skills, make a difference in the community, and enjoy island life, Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is the place for you!
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Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
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- A Certified Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
- Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
- Availability to work some weekend shifts
- Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
- Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
- Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
- Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
- Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
- Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.
"},"additionalInformation":{"title":"Additional Information","text":"Pay range: $22 - $26/hr. based on experience level
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/
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Listed pay $22.00 to $26.00 per hour ($45,760 to $54,080 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the Massachusetts median of $23.82 an hour for vet techs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet tech pay guide
Posted September 10, 2026. Last checked on Alliance Animal Health Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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