MSPCA-Angell Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance

The MSPCA-Angell offers two Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) PPO plans with very low deductibles. The MSPCA-Angell pays 80% of the monthly premium for an individual plan; family plan subsidy varies annually.

Dental Insurance

Employees can choose between two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans: Dental Blue with or without orthodontic coverage for dependents.

Supplemental Vision Plan

Employees can purchase supplemental vision insurance coverage at a group discounted rate. The vision plan covers annual
eye exams and provides a yearly allowance for eyeglass frames and/or contact lenses.

Short-term Disability

The MSPCA-Angell pays up to 50 to 100% of an employee’s income (based on length of service) for the first 180 days for non-work related disabilities.

Long-term Disability

The MSPCA-Angell pays up to a monthly maximum of 67% of an employee’s pre-disability earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employees have the opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dependent care, and/or commuter expenses.

Life and AD&D Insurance

The MSPCA-Angell provides Life and AD&D insurance equal to two times the annual base compensation, excluding overtime. Employees
also have the option to purchase supplemental life insurance.

Legal Insurance Plan

Employees can purchase affordable, reliable legal coverage to help with everyday life matters (e.g., will preparation or settling a dispute with a contractor or an auto repair that doesn’t go as planned).

Gender Affirming Services

BCBS overage for hormone therapy, surgery, and more services are available to transgender employees.

Fertility Support

Employees can receive BCBS coverage for assisted reproductive services, including treatments and procedures.

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition and laboratory fees are reimbursed up to $3,000 per employee per year.

Continuing Education through Penn Foster

The MSPCA-Angell allows employees to continue their education and get their Associate CVT or Bachelor CVT through Penn Foster. Continuing education through this program is paid for in full by the MSPCA-Angell.

Continuing Education for Angell Licensed Technical Employees

All Angell licensed technical staff are eligible for up to $1,500/year in reimbursable expenses related to continuing education.

Professional Development for Angell Licensed Technical Employees

All Angell licensed technical staff are eligible for up to 3 paid professional development days annually.

Sick Time

Employees can accrue up to 12 sick days with the ability to convert 3 days to personal days for non-exempt staff.

Vacation Time

Non-Exempt Employees
0–4 years: 2 weeks
5–11 years: 3 weeks
12–24 years: 4 weeks
25–34 years: 5 weeks
>35 years: 6 weeks

Exempt and Supervisory Employees
0–5 years: 3 weeks
6–19 years: 4 weeks
20–29 years: 5 weeks
30 years or more: 6 weeks

Holidays

MSPCA and Non-Exempt Angell Employees
12 paid holidays

Angell Exempt Employees
8 paid holidays

Personal Days

Non-Exempt Employees
Up to 24 hours of personal time can be used
throughout the year.

Bereavement Days

The MSPCA-Angell offers bereavement days in the event of death in the immediate family or a personally owned pet.

Employee Assistance Program

Free confidential counseling and services for all employees.

Meditation Room

There is a meditation room for all employees on the 3rd floor of the MSPCA-Angell Boston location.

Calm Wellness App

The MSPCA-Angell provides free membership to the Calm wellness app (for sleep and meditation).

Retirement Savings Plan and Match

The MSPCA-Angell’s 403(b) Retirement Plan enables employees to save for retirement goals. Once enrolled, employees benefit from pre-tax payroll deductions into their 403(b) retirement account. In addition to the employee’s contributions, the MSPCA-Angell matches 100% of the contributions up to a maximum of 5%.

Loan Forgiveness

If you work at our non-profit organization for 10+ years (even if not consecutively), you may be eligible to have all your student debt canceled.

Animal Care (Veterinary) Discount

Employees receive a 50% discount off the price of veterinary services for pets rendered at the Angell Animal Medical Centers. Services include professional service fees, exam fees, appointment fees, emergency fees, laboratory services, radiology, surgery, boarding,
spaying, neutering, and medication. This is a $10,000 annual maximum benefit.

Parking

Free onsite parking is available for all employees.

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Plans

The opportunity to purchase LifeLock Identity Theft Protection is available at a reduced group rate. Three plan-level options are available.

Uniform Allowance

All Angell hospital employees receive a uniform allowance of up to $300 per year.

Various Food Options

The MSPCA-Angell Boston is a drop-off spot for Sweetgreen restaurant (healthy salads and grain bowls) and 9 Miles Farms, allowing employees to easily order lunch for delivery Monday to Friday. Angell–Boston also provides LeanBox and mini-mart options, and a complimentary snack cart that makes daily trips around the hospital for employees (and our pets). Additionally, we partner with various food trucks to come to our Boston location to provide employees with yummy treats throughout the year.

Vendor Discounts

Several vendor discounts are available to employees (e.g., Dell, Verizon, AT&T, Costco, BJ’s).

RTN Credit Union

The MSPCA-Angell’s employees are eligible to join RTN Federal Credit Union.

Discounted Tickets

Discounted tickets for movie theaters or Canobie Lake Park are available to all employees.

Employee Events and Recognition Programs

Working Advantage Program

Additional employee discount programs such as car rentals, retail discounts, and flight discounts.