Certified Veterinary Technician / Assistant

Job overview

The Certified Veterinary Technician / Assistant role is onsite in Dorchester, MA, with a four- or five-day workweek available. Pay is $18–$38 per hour. Emmerson Animal Hospital is a private, family-owned, two-doctor general medicine practice offering rehabilitation and laser therapy services. The role supports veterinary care and daily hospital operations through surgical and exam-room assistance, patient handling, and clinical procedures appropriate to the technician position. It contributes to coordinated care for pets and communication with clients in a close-knit team environment.

What you'll do

• For technician candidates, perform injections, draw blood, place catheters, follow anesthetic protocols, monitor surgery, and take radiographs
• restrain dogs and cats safely
• assist with room duties and patient care
• assistant technician candidates assist senior veterinary technicians
• communicate with clients and team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified veterinary technician

veterinary assistant

dorchester ma

emmerson animal hospital

onsite

surgical technician

room technician

animal care

radiographs

anesthesia monitoring

flexible 4- or 5-day week

$18–$38/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time team members: health and dental insurance, quarterly bonuses, paid holidays off, continuing education, and company-sponsored retirement plan.

Why this role

The posting seeks certified veterinary technicians or candidates with two or more years of experience and lists surgical technician and room technician/assistant positions. Full-time benefits include health and dental insurance, quarterly bonuses, paid holidays, continuing education, and participation in the company-sponsored retirement plan.

About the employer

Emmerson Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.