Exotic Animal Veterinary Technician

Exotic Animal Veterinary Technician in Dennis and Buzzards Bay, MA

Are you passionate about non-traditional species and want to join a talented, cohesive, and compassionate team focused on providing exceptional patient care and client service? Come enjoy the motivating culture of Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in our Zoological & Exotics Medicine Service. As a Veterinary Technician in our ZEMS department, you will work directly with our board-certified zoological medicine specialist and specialized technicians as part of a collaborative and growing clinical care team.  

What You'll Do: 

• Advanced nursing for exotic companion animals, providing excellent care for both outpatient and inpatient patients 
• Peform diagnostics and treatments
• Utilize excellent client communication skills
• Helping to manage chronic and acute cases
• Processing laboratory samples
• Monitoring anesthesia and assisting with procedures 

What We’re Looking For

• CVT/RVT/LVT (or eligible and willing to obtain within 6 months)
• Exotic Specialty experience is preferred; strong advanced clinical skills and a growth mindset matter most
• A team-first, kind communicator who enjoys collaborating across departments
• A commitment to gold-standard medicine and continuous learning

Why You’ll Love Working at CCVS

We believe that when our team is supported, our patients benefit. CCVS is built on respect, education, and a “we’re-in-this-together” culture.

Schedule and Compensation

• The schedule is Monday through Friday, split between the Dennis and Buzzards Bay locations. There is also a shared holiday rotation. 
• Pay range is $22-$32/hr, based on experience, expertise, and equity. Most new hires can expect an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
• Up to $2500 sign-on bonus

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical coverage (multiple plan options) starting the first of the month after hire
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term disability fully paid by CCVS
• Long-term disability + life insurance (company-paid $15,000 policy with voluntary options)
• 401(k): 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 5% after 6 months
• Trupanion pet insurance: company-paid premiums for two pets
• Generous CE program (including VetBloom access and in-house CE)
• VTS training track with mentorship
• Scrubs/uniforms allowance
• Team discounts on pet care
• Paid time off and holidays
• Weekly grocery delivery for staff meals and snacks
• On-site Veterinary Social Worker
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Incentivized Nurse Training Program

About CCVS
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is a growing emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Buzzards Bay, Dennis, Cape Cod, and the Islands. Our team includes more than 20 specialists across nine specialties, and we are proud to provide high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. Our AAHA-accredited Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Emergency departments reflect our commitment to strong medicine, thoughtful patient care, and teamwork across every part of the hospital.
 
As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS continues to expand in response to the needs of our community. We are seeking veterinary professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, care deeply about doing good work, and want to grow alongside a team that values learning, support, and high standards.