Veterinary Technician
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Metrowest Veterinary Associates is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team.
Metrowest Veterinary Associates is located in Milford, Massachusetts and is a family‑oriented veterinary hospital with a large surgery area and state‑of‑the‑art technology including digital radiography, EKG, and more. Our clients are awesome, and we are always open to hearing new ideas on how we can continue to grow and improve. Our friendly, close‑knit team absolutely loves animals. We have a long‑standing team who are committed to helping each other and providing great pet health care!
Our staff’s wellbeing is our very top priority, which is why we offer a daily hour break so everyone can catch up on paperwork and enjoy an uninterrupted lunch. We are also closed on Sundays and open for half days on Saturdays.
Veterinary Technician
Metrowest Veterinary Associates in Milford, MA
$21.00 - $24.00 an hour (based on experience and licensure)
Plus, this role is eligible for up to a $2,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time employees.
Desired schedule:
Four‑day week with every other Saturday.
- Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
- Have excellent client communication skills
- Obtain accurate and timely histories on patients
- Perform full TPR
- Obtain blood samples and place IV catheters in canine and feline patients
- Perform subcutaneous, IV, and IM injections
- Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
- Perform physical assessments and record your observations
- Compose final invoices and discuss financial commitments with clients
- Explain necessary follow‑up and home‑care instructions
- Stock clinic treatment area and exam rooms, and inform the inventory manager when supplies need to be ordered
- Care for all surgical materials and keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
- Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service
- Generous paid time off
- Mental health resources
- Company‑paid bonding leave
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years prior experience in a veterinary hospital required
- Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is required
- The ideal candidate will have a passion for client education and patient advocacy, be versatile, and enjoy collaboration with colleagues.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to adapt to new systems
- Willingness to learn basic front desk tasks to cover call outs and lunches.
- Positive attitude and team player
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background checks.
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 does not use lie detector tests as part of the application process.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.
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