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Pepperell Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our team. This role offers $23–$28/hour, based on experience, skill set, and credentialing, plus a sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified candidates.

Credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply, and we are also open to experienced non-credentialed technicians or assistants with strong hands-on veterinary hospital skills.

We are a busy, established small animal practice with separate cat and dog waiting areas, five exam rooms, in-house IDEXX lab equipment, a dedicated dental space, surgery several mornings each week, technician appointments, and visiting specialty support for services such as orthopedics and echocardiology.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys using their technical skills and wants to be part of a team where their experience matters. We are looking for someone who can support appointments, surgery, diagnostics, patient care, and treatment flow with confidence, care, and strong attention to detail.

You do not need to be credentialed to be considered. Whether you are a credentialed technician, experienced technician, or skilled veterinary assistant, we would like to hear from you if you have hands-on veterinary hospital experience and are ready to bring your skills to the table.

Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with strong patient care instincts, solid animal handling skills, and the ability to work confidently within their experience level.

• Prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting
  • Credentialed technician status preferred, but not required
  • Strong non-credentialed technicians and experienced veterinary assistants are encouraged to apply
  • Comfort supporting appointments, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and treatment flow
  • Strong animal handling and restraint skills
  • Ability to support doctors during appointments and procedures
  • Confidence communicating with doctors, teammates, and clients
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow medical direction
  • Team-focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Reliability, professionalism, and consistency with scheduling
  • Interest in being part of a busy, hands-on small animal practice
  • A desire to use and continue building technical skills in a supportive hospital environment

This position is best suited for someone who already understands veterinary hospital flow and is excited to contribute as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Technician, you will work closely with our doctors and hospital team to support patient care, appointments, surgery, diagnostics, and technician appointments.

• Supporting doctors during appointments and patient exams
  • Assisting with patient handling, restraint, and treatment
  • Preparing patients, supplies, and equipment for procedures
  • Supporting surgical mornings, including patient preparation and recovery
  • Assisting with dentistry, diagnostics, and in-house lab work
  • Placing IV catheters, supporting anesthesia, and assisting with recovery, based on skill level and hospital protocols
  • Running or supporting technician appointments such as nail trims, vaccines, boosters, and other routine care
  • Helping maintain smooth treatment flow throughout the day
  • Monitoring patients and reporting changes or concerns to the medical team
  • Communicating clearly with teammates during patient handoffs
  • Cleaning, disinfecting, restocking, and helping keep the hospital organized
  • Providing compassionate patient care and professional client support

Schedule
Most team members work a four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays. Evening shifts are shared across the team, and the goal is to maintain a stable schedule whenever possible.

• Four-day workweek
  • Rotating Saturday mornings
  • Saturday hours are 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Evening availability needed
  • Hospital hours include two evenings open until 8:00 PM, one evening open until 7:00 PM, and two weekdays closing at 5:00 PM
  • Schedule may vary based on hospital needs and staffing

Benefits
Pepperell Veterinary Hospital offers:

• $23–$28/hour, based on experience, skill set, and credentialing
  • Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for qualified candidates
  • Hands-on role in a busy, established small animal hospital
  • Opportunity for credentialed and experienced non-credentialed candidates
  • Exposure to general practice, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, technician appointments, and visiting specialty services
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced doctors, technicians, assistants, and hospital leadership
  • A team environment where technical skills and strong patient care are valued
  • Ongoing learning and skill development in a supportive clinical setting

Why Join Pepperell Veterinary Hospital?
At Pepperell Veterinary Hospital, you’ll join an experienced, team-oriented group that values strong technical skills, clear communication, and dependable support across every area of the hospital. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, CSRs, and leadership team work closely together to keep appointments, surgery, diagnostics, and patient care moving smoothly while supporting each other throughout the day.

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:   

Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment  

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling  

Continuing education allowance and professional development support  

Mental Health Resources  

Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave  

Perks for Your Pets Too!  

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:  

Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products  

Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing  

Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods  

Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner  

REQUIREMENTS  

Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people  

Ability to multi-task  

Ability to lift 50 pounds  

Must be willing to work evenings  

High school diploma or equivalent  

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.  

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.  

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.  

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 AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES 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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/  

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