Veterinary Technician

Are you a veterinary technician looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive hospital environment? Whether you're a recent veterinary technology program graduate or have experience in general practice or urgent care, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Inpatient, Urgent Care, and Discharge team on 1st and 2nd shift.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain hands-on experience caring for hospitalized and urgent care patients while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians, board-certified specialists, and highly skilled technicians. If you're eager to learn, enjoy patient care, and want to take the next step in your veterinary career, we'd love to meet you.

Why OSVS?

At OSVS, we are committed to helping veterinary technicians build confidence, develop new skills, and advance their careers. Through mentorship, hands-on training, continuing education opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of cases, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.

As a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital, OSVS offers a unique learning environment where you'll gain experience with a diverse caseload and work closely with multiple specialty departments.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and urgent care patients
• Monitor patient comfort, vital signs, and overall condition, communicating changes to the medical team
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and other technical skills appropriate to your training and experience
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and client communication
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Collaborate with technicians, veterinarians, and specialists to deliver exceptional patient care
• Provide client education and instructions during patient discharge

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates with experience in general practice, urgent care, or similar veterinary settings are encouraged to apply
• Certified veterinary technician, preferred but not required
• Strong interest in developing inpatient nursing and emergency medicine skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to veterinary care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing 40+ pounds and remain active throughout your shift

What You'll Gain

• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Exposure to emergency and specialty medicine in a referral setting
• Opportunities to strengthen technical and nursing skills
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that values learning, growth, and exceptional patient care