$5,000 Sign-on bonus available!

Skilled Veterinary Technician

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital is a beautiful facility located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts! Our employee’s wellbeing is everything to us, and we are happy to provide free parking and mandatory lunch breaks daily. In addition to traditional care, we offer digital x-rays and use AVImark veterinary software. Talk to us if you think you would be a good fit at Berkshire Veterinary Hospital!??

Pittsfield, MA is located in the scenic Berkshires – home of Tanglewood, Hancock Shaker Village, and more. This area is beautiful any time of the year with hiking and boating on the water in the warm months and skiing in the winter months. There are also numerous restaurants and shops in the nearby areas!??

Our ideal Veterinary Technician candidate is positive, friendly, and eager to support a team of talented individuals. This person should be familiar with performing routine treatments and procedures, with the interest in learning more advanced procedures from the Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine. Credentialed candidates are a plus, but not required – veterinary technician students welcome!?

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients 
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy, including in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping.
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas 
• Performs physical assessments and records observations, including triaging and problem solving to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Safe, low stress and compassionate handling and restraint.
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients 
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Pharmacy skills, including protocols for filling in-house
• Radiography and digital imaging
• Monitors vitals by hand and with equipment
• Sample collection and processing for in-house and reference labs
• Builds initial rapport and long term relationships with both pets and clients, successfully communicates plans and estimates to owners.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by the inventory control system 
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids 
• Communicates within the team, proactively advocating for their patient’s needs
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Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is highly desirable; equivalent training and experience may substitute.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Dedication to safety for all parties involved.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Well skilled in balancing multiple priorities and tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience recognizing your limits and asking for help as needed.
• Strong work ethic and track record of being reliable.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
  
  
  
  

About us:   

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing the best culture, tools and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animal companions.

Above everything else, the best person for this job is a team player with a willingness to learn and adapt. In our industry, no day is the same and being ready to jump in to assist other team members in the?veterinary setting is crucial.

Like what you hear so far? Let us tell you about our benefits so we can really seal the deal!

What else do we have to offer?

• At Rarebreed, we provide employees in the veterinary profession with the best work experience by creating and fostering a great culture where you can thrive. We value you and offer a one-of-a-kind, flexible total compensation package that consists of the following:
• Competitive base compensation plus bonus incentive
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with 100% company match of up to 3%, and a 50% match for the 4^th and 5^th%
• Generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work/life balance
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life insurance available
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• IDEXX diagnostic fees for personal pets covered
• Personal pet care discounts
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Continuing education time off and reimbursement
• Free monthly wellness meetings focusing on stress & anxiety reduction and mindfulness
• Free online group exercise classes, such as yoga and HIIT (High Energy Interval Training), twice a week, taught by certified trainers
• Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

About Berkshire Veterinary Hospital - 730 1/2 Crane Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose driven team placing talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing the best culture, tools and support to our hospitals to allow the staff to focus on what they love most, caring for our animal companions.

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