Urgent Care Technician at United Veterinary Care in South Dennis, MA

Urgent Care Technician

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists – Dennis, MA

Do you enjoy the pace of urgent care, the variety of same-day cases, and helping patients who need timely medical attention? Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join team at our Dennis location.

This is an exciting opportunity to help support the continued development of Urgent Care services in Dennis. You will work closely with our veterinarians and emergency team to assess, treat, and support stable patients whose needs may not require full critical care services.

About the Role

As an Urgent Care Technician, you will assist veterinarians throughout the patient visit while helping provide efficient, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Cases may include:

• Bandage changes
• Ear and skin concerns
• Ear cytologies
• Urinary tract infections
• Lameness exams
• Wound care
• Minor injuries
• Gastrointestinal concerns
• Triage support for stable urgent cases
• Client education and discharge instructions

You will be part of a collaborative and compassionate team focused on exceptional patient care, strong client communication, and continued growth of the Dennis Urgent Care department.

This Role May Be a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy the variety and pace of urgent care medicine
• Thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment
• Are comfortable providing hands-on patient care
• Enjoy educating clients and helping them understand treatment and follow-up plans
• Want to strengthen your technical skills and clinical judgment
• Appreciate a role that combines general practice knowledge with emergency medicine
• Want access to structured training, mentorship, and continuing education
• Are excited to help grow an expanding department

Training and Professional Growth

At CCVS, we believe in investing in our nursing team. We offer an extensive in-house training program with financial incentives as technicians progress through our nursing levels.

We also support team members pursuing their CVT, RVT, LVT, or VTS credentials and provide continuing education opportunities based on experience and professional goals.

Our team members have access to:

• Incentivized Nurse Training Program
• In-house continuing education
• VetBloom and additional online CE opportunities
• Paid CE days
• Support for local and national conferences
• VTS training track with expense reimbursement, doctor mentors, compensation review, and a completion bonus

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of general practice experience preferred
• Strong interest in urgent care and emergency medicine
• Strong communication and client-service skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfort working weekends and participating in a holiday rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• CVT, RVT, or LVT credential
• Interest in obtaining veterinary technician licensure
• Interest in pursuing a VTS
• Experience in urgent care, emergency, specialty, or a high-volume general practice

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time position with benefits
• Tentative schedule of Saturday through Monday
• Participation in a holiday rotation
• Compensation range: $22–$32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Most new hires can expect an offer based on experience, expertise, and alignment with comparable positions within the hospital, typically between the minimum and the midpoint of the range.

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Multiple healthcare insurance plan options beginning the first of the month following the date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• UnitedHealthcare dental insurance, including a 100% company-paid premium option for team members
• UnitedHealthcare vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 3% and a 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after six months
• Trupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Local and national conference opportunities
• Free online CE, VetBloom courses, and in-house education
• VTS training track with expense reimbursement, doctor mentors, compensation review, and a completion bonus
• Uniforms and scrubs provided
• Incentivized Nurse Training Program
• Team member discounts on veterinary care
• Weekly grocery delivery for hospital meals and snacks
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is a growing emergency and specialty hospital with locations in Dennis and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Our Dennis hospital provides emergency and specialty care to pets and families throughout Cape Cod and the surrounding communities.

As our Dennis hospital continues to grow, we are expanding our services to better support patients who need timely treatment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced veterinary professional who values excellent medicine, client service, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is proud to be a United Veterinary Care Partner hospital.