Melrose Animal Clinic | Melrose, MA
🐾 Join Our Growing Veterinary Team at Melrose Animal Clinic!
Melrose Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Technician—certified (CVT) or experienced non-certified—to join our AAHA-accredited, seven-doctor small animal practice in Melrose, MA. We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions and welcome technicians at different stages of their careers who are passionate about patient care and teamwork.
Whether you’re a credentialed technician or a skilled veterinary assistant looking to continue growing clinically, you’ll find a supportive, hands-on environment where your contributions truly matter.
About Melrose Animal Clinic
At Melrose Animal Clinic, we’re committed to delivering high-quality veterinary medicine, exceptional client service, and a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Our team values compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning, while also prioritizing work/life balance.
As a busy, well-established practice, we offer a wide range of medical and surgical cases and encourage continuing education and professional development for both certified and non-certified team members.
- Assisting in surgical procedures, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Performing dental cleanings and maintaining dental equipment
- Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Providing client education on preventive care and wellness
- Conducting laboratory testing and sample processing
- Performing phlebotomy and digital radiography
- Proper cleaning, sterilization, and organization of instruments
- Safe, gentle, and effective animal restraint
Responsibilities may vary based on experience, credentials, and role (CVT vs. non-certified).
- Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT) or experienced non-credentialed veterinary technicians/assistants
- Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
- Experience with anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, or lab work is a plus
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and dependable
- A genuine passion for animal care and client service
- Competitive pay $22-30 / hour
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
