Veterinary Technician

Who we are:

Taunton Cat Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician

Status: Part-Time

Salary: $19-$21 per hour (depending on experience)

Schedule: 3-day workweek with flexibility to cover vacations and occasional Saturday coverage

 

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Are you a rockstar vet tech who loves cats in all their majestic forms, from Maine Coons to Donskoys?

Taunton Cat Hospital is a progressive, feline-only practice, and we’re looking for a passionate, skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team. We offer advanced services like ultrasound, digital radiography, laser therapy, and acupuncture to give our feline friends the best possible care.

We’re proud of our Cat Friendly Practice Gold status and our commitment to Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling. Our culture of compassion keeps our team happy, supported, and ready to care for cats in need.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• 3-day work weeks. Rotating half-day Saturdays, flexible scheduling, and no holidays or on-call shifts.
• Feline-only medicine. As a Veterinary Technician here, you’ll work with ultrasound, digital radiography, laser therapy, and acupuncture.
• Be your authentic self. Have a quirky cat sweater? Our clinic cat, Babyface, will model it!
• Mentorship and growth. Learn from a team that’s always learning, with real opportunities to advance in feline medicine.
• We celebrate together. Birthdays, new babies, milestones, and yes, the occasional cat rodeo.
• Little extras. Coffee runs, ice cream parties, and a breakroom stocked with snacks, candy, and drinks.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to feline patients
• Use Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling techniques with every cat
• Support veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assist with diagnostics and therapies, including ultrasound, digital radiography, laser therapy, and acupuncture
• Collaborate with your team, including some chaotic but lovable cat wrangling
• Support your teammates’ growth while continuing to grow your own skills

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for cats and veterinary care, with a sense of humor to match
• A positive attitude, because a little cattitude makes all the difference
• Comfort with Fear Free and low-stress feline handling, or eagerness to learn
• A desire to grow professionally and support your team’s growth
• A collaborative, team-first mindset
• A love of celebrating milestones with your team
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

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
• 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-dependent 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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

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

Join Our Team!

Are you a rockstar Veterinary Technician with a love for cats and a desire to work with an amazing team? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, let’s get this yarn ball rolling!

Apply today and join the team at Taunton Cat Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Taunton Cat 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.