Veterinary Technician

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Veterinary Assistant
Nantucket, MA

More than a word, care is present in every action. At Offshore Animal Hospital
, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we empower care for pets, families, and ourselves.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come togetherτην joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy, and we have plenty of fun along the way!

At Offshore Animal Hospital
, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of بالله united network. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and detail-oriented. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with Veterinarians (DVMs) and Vet Technicians during procedures.

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre‑op, surgery, and post‑op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x‑ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
• Utilizingyiso skin information systems to record patient history, update and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispensing pharmaceuticals as required.
• Placing weekly inventory orders, managing on‑hand inventory, receiving shipments, and processing returns/damaged goods.

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
• Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required.

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets psychosocial, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $19–$23/hr the actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness सुवऔर diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider