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Certified Veterinary Technicians qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the role requires a specialized degree in veterinary technology or a related science. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual lottery. Specialty and emergency practices, university veterinary hospitals, and research institutions are among the most active sponsors.
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Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-240285
Job Type
Part time
VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is hiring a part time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!
About us
We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Uxbridge, MA.
At VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
- Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Compensation: $25 - $27 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS)
Schedule: Part Time / 20 hours
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Why VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.
We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
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.
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.
Location
Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Category
Veterinary Technician / Assistant
Job Id
R-240285
Job Type
Part time
VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is hiring a part time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team!
About us
We are a 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Uxbridge, MA.
At VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. Our hospital includes modern exam rooms, a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, digital x-ray including dental radiographs, ultrasound capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
As part of our commitment to providing quality care for your pet, we promote education and responsible pet ownership. We work closely with you to help you understand your pet's unique health needs and to develop a preventive plan that best meets those needs. We recognize that providing the highest quality veterinary care includes keeping you, our clients, at the center of all we do.
VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package:
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
- Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
- Growth & leadership opportunities
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career development programs
- Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships
- $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
- Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
- VTS Career Path financial, and mentorship support
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
- Referral bonuses
- Infertility benefits
- Competitive wage
- Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio
Compensation: $25 - $27 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS)
Schedule: Part Time / 20 hours
Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
- Compassionate patient care
- Client education and communication
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia and surgery assisting
- Radiology
- Dentistry
- Catheter placement
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory work
- Pharmacy
- Medical recordkeeping
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team.
Why VCA
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.
We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Veterinary Technician
Verify your AVMA-accredited credential converts correctly
USCIS evaluates whether your degree qualifies as a specialty occupation. An AVMA-accredited associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology strengthens your case, but a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-member agency removes ambiguity for international transcripts.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify first
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already processes employment verification for foreign workers. University veterinary hospitals, corporate multi-site practices, and federally funded research facilities are reliably enrolled and file H-1B petitions more regularly than independent clinics.
Search LCA filings by occupation code on Migrate Mate
Filter by the SOC code for veterinary technologists and technicians to see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications on file. This surfaces real sponsorship history, not just job postings that say 'visa sponsorship available.'
Confirm state licensure before the employer files
Most states require a Veterinary Technician National Examination pass and a state license before you can work. USCIS approval doesn't authorize you to practice without it, so resolving licensure in your target state before the H-1B is filed prevents gaps between approval and your start date.
Ask the employer which wage level their LCA will certify
DOL requires the offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your location and job duties. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV ranges for your metro area before negotiating, so you can identify if an offer falls below what the employer must certify.
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Find Certified Veterinary Technician JobsCertified Veterinary Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Veterinary Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a case-by-case basis, but roles requiring an AVMA-accredited degree in veterinary technology have been approved. The key is that the employer documents the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Associate degree holders may face more scrutiny, so pairing the degree with a NACES credential evaluation strengthens the petition.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for veterinary technicians?
University veterinary teaching hospitals, federally funded animal research institutions, and large corporate veterinary groups file H-1B petitions more consistently than independent practices. These employers have HR infrastructure for immigration compliance and existing relationships with immigration attorneys. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with active LCA filings in this occupation so you can focus your applications accordingly.
Can I work as a veterinary technician on H-1B without a state license?
No. An approved H-1B petition authorizes status but doesn't override state licensure requirements. Most states require passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination and completing a state registration or license application before you can legally practice. You and your employer need to account for the time required to obtain licensure when planning your start date.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a veterinary technician H-1B offer?
DOL requires employers to certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the occupation in the work location. You can check applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the employer's offer is below the certified level, they can't lawfully file the LCA, which blocks the H-1B petition entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or clinics?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so moving to a new practice requires your new employer to file a fresh H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or when you start. You can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and you have a receipt notice, using H-1B portability. The 60-day grace period after leaving your prior employer applies if there's a gap.
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