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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary Emergency Triage Technician in South Weymouth, Massachusetts
VCA South Shore Weymouth – Emergency Department
Where teamwork, fast thinking, and compassionate care meet.
Are you a veterinary technician (Veterinary Assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians welcome to apply) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves being on the front line of patient care, and excels at staying calm under pressure?
Our Emergency Department is growing, and we’re looking for a Triage-Focused Technician to join our team as an ER Triage Technician.
This role is perfect for someone who is confident with patient assessment, enjoys communicating with clients, and wants to play a crucial part in patient flow, safety, and high-quality care.
Compensation : $20 - $26 / hour for a CVT. based on skill set, experience and licensure status. Experienced Veterinary Assistants welcome to apply.
What You’ll Do
As an ER Treatment Tech 1, you will be primarily responsible for triage and outpatient support , ensuring patients are assessed quickly and accurately so the ER team can make timely medical decisions.
Core Responsibilities:
Triage & Patient Assessment
Perform efficient triages, including:
Patient weight
Mucous membrane (MM) color assessment
Heart rate
Temperature
Respiratory rate/effort
Determining severity level
Complete triages within 3–5 minutes per patient once fully trained.
Enter vitals and triage findings into WoofWare and Instinct .
Client Communication & Flow Management
Partner with the CSR/Liaison team to update clients on wait times and patient status.
Support clear, compassionate, and timely communication.
Outpatient & ER Support
Assist with outpatient workups and treatments.
Discharge ER patients when appropriate.
Fill ER discharge medications when the pharmacy technician is unavailable.
What We’re Looking For
A team player who thrives in a fast-moving ER environment.
Strong assessment skills and attention to detail.
Comfort with client communication in potentially stressful situations.
Ability to multitask while maintaining composure and accuracy.
Previous veterinary experience required; triage experience strongly preferred.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At VCA South Shore Weymouth, you’ll be part of a large, supportive hospital community committed to growth, education, and high-quality medicine. Our ER teams work collaboratively across departments to provide exceptional patient care, and our technicians are valued as true medical professionals.
You’ll have opportunities for:
Training and growth within emergency and critical care
Mentorship from experienced ER and ICU technicians
A supportive, team-oriented environment
Continued education and career path development
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about emergency care and want to play a critical role in patient triage and hospital flow, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help us deliver exceptional, compassionate care when it matters most.
The Benefits Continue to Grow!
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
Free NAVTA membership
CE allowance (CVT)
Licensure tuition support and scholarships
CVT license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
VTS career path financial support
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life, long and short term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Infertility Benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio
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