Animal Technician jobs in Rhode Island

Position Overview
Are you searching for a practice that has built a strong reputation in their community? Does the thought of working at a place that balances high-quality medicine with a team-first approach excite you? Do you consider yourself a happy person who is passionate about their work? Perfect! We may have just the opportunity for you!

Location
Located in historic North Scituate Village, Scituate sits on the Scituate Reservoir and is conveniently located 20 minutes from Providence, RI. Providence offers both residents and visitors a thriving art community, a renowned restaurant scene, and numerous activities to see and do. From performing arts to historical tours, food festivals to local shops and boutiques, here in Providence there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Practice Overview
Scituate Animal Hospital is a privately owned, 3 doctor full-service, small animal hospital. We have been living out our motto of being “Your other family doctor.” in our rural community since 1969. Our team takes a collaborative approach and treats not only one another like family but also each patient and their owner too. We are committed to providing top-notch preventative, wellness, and general surgical care to each patient we treat. In 2017, we renovated our hospital to not only expand our space, but to update our equipment to be best the on the market too.

What You’ll Be Working On

● Support doctors in day-to-day patient care for both in-patients and out-patients.

● Build rapports with clients and patients to deliver an outstanding experience.

●Assist in client education and communication by conveying our recommendations to in an easily understandable and professional manner.

● Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork.

Qualifications

● Certified Veterinary Technician or eligible preferred, but not required. New graduates of CVT programs or Animal Science programs are encouraged to apply. We will train the right candidate.

●High aptitude learner who has the ability to acquire, retain, and apply knowledge.

●Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency and facilitate training.

●Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

What’s In It For You

● Competitive wages

● Healthcare coverage

● Paid time off

● CE allowance and PTO

● Simple IRA with 3% match

● Veterinary Services Discount for you Pet

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Saturday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person