Urgent Care Technician / Assistant

Urgent Care Technician / Assistant

The primary responsibility of the Urgent Care Technician / Assistant is to provide the highest quality medical care to the patients of Angell Animal Medical Center West being seen through Urgent Care and support the ER / CCU staff with care of inpatients and clinic appointments as needed. The Urgent Care Technician / Assistant must work in conjunction with the Urgent Care doctor(s), ER / CCU team of doctors and technicians to provide support and direction for the interns and residents.

Some of the duties include :

• Utilize technical and clinical expertise in order to effectively assess, obtain pertinent patient history and relay to overseeing doctor in a timely manner.
• Provide support for the Urgent care doctor and team members and complete ordered treatments in a timely manner
• Assist in the training process of new and current employees; accurately recording, discussing and troubleshooting the trainee's progress with the Leads and Supervisors.
• Work closely with Leads and Supervisors, and Urgent care doctors to maintain, update and communicate new medical protocols
• Manages supplies in the units by ensuring that exam rooms are stocked with essential medical supplies and sanitation products.

We are a 24-hour emergency and referral satellite hospital in the west suburbs of Boston. Angell West provides a unique opportunity to practice in an intimate client-focused setting, but with numerous amenities from the larger MSPCA-Angell Boston hospital as support. We are a values based organization with a focus on client service, patient care and life-work balance. We are an AHAA Accredited Referral Practice. Competitive salaries and a full range of strong benefits, confirms our commitment to our employees.

Working for a non-profit veterinary hospital that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary medicine.

Our positions are a great fit for the certified technician who wants to be working in an innovative and challenging environment working alongside the best veterinary doctors in the country.

Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27 / hour Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30 / hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs! Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications

We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience working as a veterinary technician / assistant. Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency practice, or veterinary teaching hospital is ideal. As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.