Veterinary Technician Jobs in North Reading, MA

A Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, providing essential support to veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals with various health issues. They are responsible for performing a variety of procedures, such as drawing blood, administering medication, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, and assisting during surgical procedures. Veterinary Technicians also conduct laboratory tests and interpret the results, monitor anesthesia and recovery, and educate pet owners on pet care and health issues. They work in a range of settings, including veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and zoos.

Before becoming a Veterinary Technician, a person may work as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, or kennel attendant. To qualify as a Veterinary Technician, one must possess an associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution. Some regions require Veterinary Technicians to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) to become licensed or certified. Additionally, they should have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and a genuine love for animals. They should also be capable of handling stressful situations and making quick decisions in emergency situations.

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VetIQ Staffing

Vet Tech

  • VetIQ Staffing
  • Boston, MA (20 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • VetIQ Staffing
  • Boston, MA (20 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Relief Veterinary Technician Job Description Evette Staffing you to explore our exciting and new career opportunity as a full-time Relief Veterinary Technician....

All Pets Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician

and on the phone, checking in and out appointments, phlebotomy, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments...

MSPCA/Angell

ECC Veterinary Technician - Evening or Overnight

  • MSPCA/Angell
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • MSPCA/Angell
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston has full time openings in our Emergency-ICU Departments for Veterinary Technicians and Assistants with recent experience in ER-ICU in an animal hospital or clinic...

Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education!...

Boston Animal Hospital

Surgery Technician

Both CVTs and experienced Veterinary Technicians with a strong surgical background are encouraged to apply....

All Pets Veterinary Hospital

Certified Veterinary Technician

, catheter placement, cystocentesis, fine-needle aspirates, animal restraint, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, running treatments on our appointments and stellar patient care....

MSPCA/Angell

Veterinary Technicians - Sign on Bonus for CVT - LVT - RVT

  • MSPCA/Angell
  • Jamaica Plain, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • MSPCA/Angell
  • Jamaica Plain, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 9 days ago

To be hired as a technician, you must be a Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT). • Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, and stand for prolonged periods of time, and must be able to lift up...

Veterinary Technician - CVT

  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • moments ago
  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • moments ago

Cambridge Veterinary Care is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our team....

Animal Technician

  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

anesthesia and euthanasia Performs post-procedural and post-surgical monitoring Performs sample and data collection Performs necropsy and tissue collection Receives and maintains adequate stock of animal...

Animal Technician II

  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA (10 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

care and research supplies Technical assistance with injections administration Education: Associates degree About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing...

Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Boston, MA

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT THE EXTERNSHIP VEG's Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program gives vet tech students hands-on experience in emergency medicine while working alongside our credentialed, emergency veterinary...

Veterinary Technician

  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

  • Westford, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westford, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Founded in 2012, the Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is an animal care facility like no other. Our campus spans 3 buildings totaling 17,000 square feet....

Veterinary Ophthalmology Technician

  • Woburn, MA (7 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (7 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The technicians are primarily responsible for obtaining patient histories, completing ophthalmic tests and procedures, drawing and submitting laboratory samples and providing client education....

Animal care Technician I

  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (14 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 6 days ago

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant...

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Salary for Veterinary Technician Jobs in North Reading, MA

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Highest Education Level

Veterinary Technicians in North Reading, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
27.4%
High School or GED
20.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Technicians in North Reading, MA
Less than 1 year
50.3%
None
20.2%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
10.4%
4-6 years
1.6%


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