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Certified Veterinary Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and some candidates with advanced credentials may qualify at the EB-2 level. Employers file on your behalf, leading to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Understanding how PERM applies to credentialed veterinary roles helps you target sponsorship-ready employers from the start.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States of America
Category: Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id: R-253800
Job Type: Full time
INTRODUCTION
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day — and we know it.
VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use — patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.
As a CVT at VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in South Weymouth, MA, gaining hands-on experience across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery — working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine.
Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.
Schedule: Full time (4) 10 hour shifts, Days, Evenings, Weekend Included
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team
- Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed, with accurate dosing and documentation
- Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
- Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout
- Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization
- Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.)
- Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs
- Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at-home care instructions
- Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team
- Supports patient comfort and handling across a wide variety of routine and more involved cases
We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table — our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.
VCA TOTAL REWARDS BENEFITS PACKAGE
Career Growth & Education
- $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
- Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
- VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
- VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
- Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
- Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
- Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities
Time Off & Family Support
- Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
- Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement days
Health & Wellness
- Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
- Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)
Perks for You & Your Pets
- Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
- Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
- 3 pairs of scrubs per year
Compensation & Financial Security
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
...and more!
WHY VCA
VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.
We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.
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.
Location: South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States of America
Category: Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id: R-253800
Job Type: Full time
INTRODUCTION
Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day — and we know it.
VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, experienced Certified Veterinary Technician to join a team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use — patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.
As a CVT at VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, you'll be part of a full-service general practice team in South Weymouth, MA, gaining hands-on experience across wellness care, diagnostics, and surgery — working alongside experienced veterinarians and a dedicated care team using modern diagnostic technology in a hospital built on excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine. It's an environment made for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills across the full spectrum of small animal medicine.
Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.
Schedule: Full time (4) 10 hour shifts, Days, Evenings, Weekend Included
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs and assists with physical exams, gathering patient histories and vitals for the veterinary team
- Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as directed, with accurate dosing and documentation
- Places IV catheters, performs venipuncture, and manages fluid therapy
- Inducts, maintains, and monitors anesthesia for routine and surgical procedures, tracking vitals throughout
- Assists in surgery, including spay/neuter and other routine procedures, along with instrument prep and sterilization
- Performs radiography and basic diagnostic imaging, along with in-house lab work (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, etc.)
- Provides dental care support, including cleanings, polishing, and dental radiographs
- Educates clients on preventive care, nutrition, medications, and at-home care instructions
- Maintains accurate medical records and communicates clearly with veterinarians and the care team
- Supports patient comfort and handling across a wide variety of routine and more involved cases
We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table — our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.
VCA TOTAL REWARDS BENEFITS PACKAGE
Career Growth & Education
- $750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
- Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
- VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
- VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
- Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
- Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
- Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities
Time Off & Family Support
- Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days
- Paid parental leave & fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement days
Health & Wellness
- Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra
- Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)
Perks for You & Your Pets
- Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines
- Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home
- 3 pairs of scrubs per year
Compensation & Financial Security
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Multiple, flexible health insurance plans to fit your needs
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
...and more!
WHY VCA
VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you'd never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight-knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader.
We're genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritized, and your future in this field actually matters to us.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Certified Veterinary Technician
Verify your AVMA-accredited credential transfers correctly
PERM requires your foreign veterinary technician credential to be evaluated against U.S. equivalency standards. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before applying, so your degree maps cleanly to the CVT requirement in the labor certification.
Target multi-location veterinary hospital groups
Large veterinary hospital networks and specialty referral centers file PERM more routinely than independent clinics. Search for groups with dedicated HR or legal teams, since they have the infrastructure to manage the DOL labor certification timeline without disrupting your employment.
Ask employers about their PERM filing timeline upfront
PERM recruitment and audit preparation can take six to twelve months before DOL certifies the application. Confirm whether a prospective employer has completed this before or works with an immigration attorney, so you know what timeline to expect after your offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with green card filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify veterinary employers who have previously sponsored workers through employment-based green card processes. Targeting employers with an established sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk of a PERM process stalling mid-filing.
Distinguish EB-3 from H-1B when negotiating sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. When discussing sponsorship with a hiring manager, clarify that you're seeking green card sponsorship through PERM, not a temporary work visa, to avoid misaligned expectations during offer negotiations.
Check your state veterinary technician license before I-140 filing
USCIS requires proof that you meet the state licensing requirements for the role at the time of I-140 adjudication. Confirm your state's CVT licensure pathway and begin the application process in parallel with PERM, not after it, to avoid delays.
Green Card Certified Veterinary Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Veterinary Technician roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most CVT positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles, since they require a formal two-year or four-year degree plus national certification through the AVMA. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role requires an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, which is less common in veterinary technology but possible in certain research or public health settings.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for veterinary technicians?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, while H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal and subject to an annual lottery cap. For veterinary technicians, EB-3 PERM has no lottery and no annual numerical limit at the petition stage, though per-country backlogs can affect wait times for applicants from certain countries. PERM also requires your employer to conduct a documented recruitment process before filing with DOL.
Which types of veterinary employers are most likely to sponsor a green card?
Specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, university veterinary teaching hospitals, and multi-location corporate veterinary groups are most likely to have the legal infrastructure for PERM sponsorship. Independent single-practice clinics rarely sponsor due to the legal and administrative cost involved. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter for veterinary employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving significant research time.
What documents should I prepare before a veterinary technician employer agrees to sponsor me?
You'll need a credential equivalency evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency for any foreign degree, proof of AVMA-accredited program completion or national certification such as the VTNE, and documentation of your current immigration status. Having your state veterinary technician license application underway also demonstrates readiness, since USCIS will require proof of licensure eligibility before your I-140 is approved.
How long does the full EB-3 green card process take for a veterinary technician role?
The PERM labor certification stage alone typically takes six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing and whether an audit is triggered. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which can take several additional months. If your country of birth has a current priority date, you may file for adjustment of status concurrently. For many applicants, the total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval ranges from two to five or more years.