Credentialed Veterinary Technician - VUCC Saugus

Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Urgent Care Center – Saugus, MA

📍 880 Broadway, Suite G, Saugus, MA 01906

💵 Compensation: $27–$32/hour (based on experience)

🕒 Full-Time | Days, Evenings & Rotating Weekends

Veterinary Urgent Care Center (VUCC) – Saugus is looking for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing urgent care team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a diverse caseload, and want to practice advanced medicine without the demands of overnight emergency care, we'd love to meet you.

Experienced non-credentialed veterinary technicians are also encouraged to apply.

About Veterinary Urgent Care Center

VUCC – Saugus is a small animal urgent care hospital providing same-day care for pets with illnesses and injuries that require prompt medical attention but are not life-threatening emergencies. Our hospital partners with local primary care veterinarians and emergency hospitals to ensure pets receive timely, high-quality care when their family veterinarian is unavailable.

Hospital Highlights

• Two-doctor urgent care practice
• Open 7 days a week
• Walk-in and same-day appointments
• Treats dogs and cats
• Fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Strong relationships with local primary care veterinarians
• Focus on exceptional patient care and client communication

Advanced Medicine & Services

Every day brings something new. Our technicians assist with a wide variety of urgent medical cases, including:

• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Ear and eye infections
• Allergic reactions
• Lacerations and wound management
• Limping and orthopedic concerns
• Urinary issues
• Skin conditions
• Respiratory illness
• Fever and lethargy
• Foreign body evaluations and other urgent medical conditions

Technology & Equipment

• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Modern patient monitoring equipment
• Electronic medical records (Neo)
• Fully equipped treatment area designed for urgent care medicine

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Diverse and interesting caseload every shift
• Practice advanced technical skills
• No overnight patient care
• Supportive doctors and experienced teammates
• Collaborative culture built on teamwork and communication
• Opportunities to continue learning and expanding your clinical skills

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Combination of day, evening, and rotating weekend shifts
• Hospital is open 7 days a week

What We're Looking For

• Certified Veterinary Technician preferred
• Experienced non-credentialed veterinary technicians will also be considered
• Strong technical and patient care skills
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Passion for providing compassionate, high-quality urgent care

If you're looking for a hospital where you'll see something different every day, continue growing your technical skills, and work alongside a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Veterinary Urgent Care Center – Saugus and help make a difference when pets need care most.

Your Impact as an Urgent Care Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Note: The Credentailed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Be a Lifeline for Patients in Crisis: You'll be on the front lines, utilizing your full skillset in triage, stabilization, patient monitoring, and critical care under veterinarian supervision.
• Provide Clarity in Critical Moments: You'll be a vital and calming link for pet owners, clearly explaining treatments, reviewing discharge instructions, and providing reassurance during stressful times.
• Lead and Elevate Your Team: In a fast-paced setting, you'll guide and support your colleagues, ensuring a smooth workflow and fostering a focused, collaborative atmosphere.
• Ensure Seamless Care: Your clear and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced environment will be crucial for patient handoffs, case management, and effective team communication.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A calm, efficient, and decisive approach, especially during medical emergencies.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program and a current state license in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, with a strong aptitude for emergency procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Confidence in handling animals of all temperaments and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively under pressure.
• One year of experience in a veterinary setting is preferred; urgent care or emergency experience is a plus!

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.