Veterinary Technician Job in Newton Highlands, MA
Job title from VCA Animal Hospitals: Certified Veterinary Technician
Source: VCA Animal Hospitals job site (www.vcacareers.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 4, 2026.
See Newton Highlands, MA on the map
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 1.63 an hour more than the typical USD 27.88 an hour for veterinary technician jobs in Massachusetts (46 jobs that list the pay).
Better-paying jobs nearby
- Veterinary Technician - Credentialed
- Relief Veterinary Technician - Boston
- Surgical Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Technician Ophthalmology
- Certified Veterinary Technician
About VCA Animal Hospitals here
Typical pay at VCA Animal Hospitals in Massachusetts: USD 27.00 an hour (15 jobs that list the pay).
Job description from VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital has been fortunate to work with pets and their people in the Newton community for more than 45 years. We are a three doctor, small animal practice that believes in the importance of dedicated client and patient care.
VCA Rotherwood is looking to hire a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team. At VCA Rotherwood, we encourage and support employee growth and development, with training and development plans that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skill development.
Compensation: $25.00 - $34.00 / hr based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.
Schedule: Full time, and Part time hours available.
Total rewards Benefits Package:
- Generous pet care discounts
- In-house training, educational & career development programs
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Competitive wages & referral bonuses
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, mental health resources
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, vacation, and sick time
- 401(k) with employer matching
Typical expectations, duties, and daily tasks will include:
- Client communication and education
- Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software
- Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking accurate histories, providing treatments, and assisting with procedures
- Safe patient restraint, phlebotomy skills, hands-free radiology
- Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient post-op care
- Commitment to training and development of new team members
Are you certified or eligible to be? Additional benefits include:
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Yearly CE allowance and access to unlimited online CE
- Leadership opportunities
- VTNE study support
Additionally, for candidates interested in professional growth, there are options for stretch assignments, varied paths to leadership roles, and the ability to gain experience in areas outside the primary hospital services.
Collaboration and team work are not abstract concepts to the dedicated team members at VCA Rotherwood. To us, this is not just a statement, but a lived, daily experience. Come and meet the team to gain insight into how this team works together, and you will see this is more than just words.
Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.
https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5
Why VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.
We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
Interested in this opportunity?
Apply!
We look forward to hearing from you.
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
Apply on the VCA Animal Hospitals site
More jobs like this
More veterinary jobs in Massachusetts
- Experienced Veterinary Technician Gardner Animal Care CenterNew
- Veterinary TechnicianNew
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- Sign-on bonus mentioned
- Veterinary Technician Ophthalmology
- Specialty hospital
- Sign-on bonus mentioned
- Lead Veterinary Technician/Assistant
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston - Lynnfield
- Sign-on bonus mentioned
- Veterinary Technician Assistant
- Surgical Veterinary Technician - Leach Animal Hospital
- Specialty hospital