Entry Level Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs
New grad certified veterinary technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on clinical internships or externship hours often carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, with employers like Banfield Pet Hospital, Petco, and Ethos Veterinary Health hiring at this level now.
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We see the usual assortment of GP patients, puppies who think the exam room is a playground, cats who have filed formal complaints about being here, dentals, surgeries, chronic disease management, preventative care, and the occasional "my pet ate WHAT?!" emergency.
We work hard, laugh often, help each other out, and believe that veterinary medicine is significantly better when you enjoy the people you work with.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a member of our technician team, you’ll get to use your skills doing:
- Patient intake, history gathering and physical assessments
- Obtaining and monitoring vitals
- Venipuncture, catheter placement and blood collection
- IV fluid administration and fluid therapy
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
- Surgical preparation, assistance and patient monitoring
- Dental assisting, including dental radiographs and cleanings
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging
- In-house laboratory testing and sample preparation
- Pharmacy calculations, medication preparation and dispensing
- Assisting doctors with appointments and procedures
- Client education and communication
- Fear-free/low-stress handling and patient advocacy
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Patient care and hospitalized patient monitoring
- Maintaining equipment and keeping treatment areas functional
- Helping train and support other team members
- And, of course, the highly technical skill of finding the one pen that actually works
Who We’re Looking For
You’re an RVT/CVT who:
- Is registered/certified and in good standing
- Has solid technical skills and takes pride in your work
- Can confidently handle both routine appointments and the occasional curveball
- Communicates well with doctors, teammates and clients
- Is compassionate toward both patients and their humans
- Knows that teamwork means jumping in when someone else needs a hand
- Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Wants to continue learning and growing
What’s In It For You?
Depending on the position and eligibility, we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick/personal days
- Continuing education support and opportunities
- Professional development and training
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform/scrub allowance or support
- Licensing/registration support
- A supportive team environment
- A healthy mix of hard work, teamwork and laughter
- And people who understand that sometimes you need to step away for five minutes and stare into the middle distance after a particularly chaotic appointment
We’re not looking for a robot who can simply move from room to room checking boxes.
We want a technician.
Someone who notices when a patient isn't quite right. Someone who advocates for their patients. Someone who can anticipate what the doctor needs before being asked. Someone who is willing to help a teammate who is drowning, celebrate a successful surgery, comfort a nervous client and laugh at the ridiculousness of veterinary medicine along the way.
We have 5 doctors and a strong support team, which means you won't be thrown onto an island and expected to figure everything out yourself.
We believe good medicine happens when people have the tools, support and trust to do their jobs well.
Sound Like Your Kind of Place?
If you’re an CVT looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your coworkers will probably send you a picture of a ridiculous patient five minutes after you clock out…
We’d love to meet you.
Send us your resume and a little bit about yourself. Tell us what makes you a great technician, what you love about veterinary medicine.
Come join our pack. We’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in.
We see the usual assortment of GP patients, puppies who think the exam room is a playground, cats who have filed formal complaints about being here, dentals, surgeries, chronic disease management, preventative care, and the occasional "my pet ate WHAT?!" emergency.
We work hard, laugh often, help each other out, and believe that veterinary medicine is significantly better when you enjoy the people you work with.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a member of our technician team, you’ll get to use your skills doing:
- Patient intake, history gathering and physical assessments
- Obtaining and monitoring vitals
- Venipuncture, catheter placement and blood collection
- IV fluid administration and fluid therapy
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
- Surgical preparation, assistance and patient monitoring
- Dental assisting, including dental radiographs and cleanings
- Radiology and diagnostic imaging
- In-house laboratory testing and sample preparation
- Pharmacy calculations, medication preparation and dispensing
- Assisting doctors with appointments and procedures
- Client education and communication
- Fear-free/low-stress handling and patient advocacy
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Patient care and hospitalized patient monitoring
- Maintaining equipment and keeping treatment areas functional
- Helping train and support other team members
- And, of course, the highly technical skill of finding the one pen that actually works
Who We’re Looking For
You’re an RVT/CVT who:
- Is registered/certified and in good standing
- Has solid technical skills and takes pride in your work
- Can confidently handle both routine appointments and the occasional curveball
- Communicates well with doctors, teammates and clients
- Is compassionate toward both patients and their humans
- Knows that teamwork means jumping in when someone else needs a hand
- Is comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Wants to continue learning and growing
What’s In It For You?
Depending on the position and eligibility, we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick/personal days
- Continuing education support and opportunities
- Professional development and training
- Employee pet care discounts
- Uniform/scrub allowance or support
- Licensing/registration support
- A supportive team environment
- A healthy mix of hard work, teamwork and laughter
- And people who understand that sometimes you need to step away for five minutes and stare into the middle distance after a particularly chaotic appointment
We’re not looking for a robot who can simply move from room to room checking boxes.
We want a technician.
Someone who notices when a patient isn't quite right. Someone who advocates for their patients. Someone who can anticipate what the doctor needs before being asked. Someone who is willing to help a teammate who is drowning, celebrate a successful surgery, comfort a nervous client and laugh at the ridiculousness of veterinary medicine along the way.
We have 5 doctors and a strong support team, which means you won't be thrown onto an island and expected to figure everything out yourself.
We believe good medicine happens when people have the tools, support and trust to do their jobs well.
Sound Like Your Kind of Place?
If you’re an CVT looking for a hospital where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your coworkers will probably send you a picture of a ridiculous patient five minutes after you clock out…
We’d love to meet you.
Send us your resume and a little bit about yourself. Tell us what makes you a great technician, what you love about veterinary medicine.
Come join our pack. We’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in.
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Who's Hiring
- Banfield Pet Hospital21
- Petco8
- Ethos Veterinary Health8
- NVA6
- Vetcor4
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services55
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Consumer Goods1
Entry Level Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level certified veterinary technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have completed an accredited veterinary technology program and hold or are pursuing CVT certification. Externship experience in a clinic, animal hospital, or specialty practice gives new candidates a clear edge. Highlighting hands-on skills, such as venipuncture, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring, in your resume and cover letter signals readiness for day-one patient care.
Which companies hire entry level certified veterinary technicians?
Companies hiring entry level certified veterinary technicians right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, Petco, and Ethos Veterinary Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At the entry level, hiring comes from a mix of general practice clinics, specialty and emergency hospitals, and corporate veterinary groups that have structured onboarding programs for new graduates.
Are there remote entry level certified veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level certified veterinary technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically in areas such as veterinary telehealth support, medical records coordination, or client education roles that don't require direct patient contact.
Are these new grad certified veterinary technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior certified veterinary technician roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts externship or clinical rotation hours in place of paid work history, or explicitly states that recent graduates are encouraged to apply. A strong externship record and completed CVT credentials are what most of these employers prioritize.
Which industries hire the most entry level certified veterinary technicians?
Entry Level certified veterinary technician roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on a steady pipeline of newly credentialed technicians to support growing patient volumes and expand clinical team capacity.