Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Fresh Pond Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician or Veterinary AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experienceSchedule: Four-day work week with alternating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program (full-time only), and Referral Bonus Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, TechLife Professional Development Program, and a uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: A four-day work week, alternating Saturdays, six paid holidays (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Looking for a veterinary role where your experience is valued, your skills can keep growing, and your teammates genuinely support one another?

Fresh Pond Animal Hospital has proudly served its local community for more than 30 years. As a four-doctor small animal general practice, we’re known for exceptional client service, strong teamwork, and a positive workplace culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you’re compassionate, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and ready to continue building your clinical skills, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• A four-day work week with alternating Saturdays.
• Training opportunities to help you continue strengthening your skills.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse caseload that allows you to utilize and expand your clinical abilities.
• A long-standing hospital with deep roots in the local community.
• A team that works hard, supports one another, and enjoys having fun along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain thorough patient histories and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and equipment for patient care.
• Safely restrain patients during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and anesthesia as directed.
• Monitor anesthesia, patient vital signs, and recovery.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform diagnostic testing.
• Provide attentive nursing care for recovering patients.
• Educate clients about medications, treatments, and preventive care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and efficient treatment area.
• Support daily hospital operations and collaborate with teammates to maintain a smooth workflow.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience.
• A compassionate approach to patient and client care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confidence with patient handling and routine clinical responsibilities.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• A desire to continue learning, developing, and expanding your clinical skills.

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Fresh Pond Animal Hospital, you’ll have hands-on opportunities to strengthen your veterinary skills while working with teammates who are invested in your success. Our diverse caseload keeps the work engaging, and our collaborative approach means you’ll have people around you who are willing to share their knowledge, answer questions, and help you grow.

You’ll also become part of a hospital that has spent more than three decades building relationships with pets and families in the community. It’s a workplace where teamwork, positivity, professional growth, and great medicine all matter.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re ready to bring your experience, compassion, and positive attitude to a team that values great medicine and great people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Fresh Pond Animal Hospital a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Fresh Pond Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing a broad range of perspectives and experiences that strengthen how we understand the world, identify challenges, and develop solutions. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.