Compassionate Vet Assistant – Flexible Hours & Growth

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Boxford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized animals, and assisting with treatments and procedures. The role involves radiographs, lab work, client education, and collaboration with the veterinary team.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience, comfort with surgery and radiology, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Certification at a higher pay rate may be considered.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion to keep patients, clients, and team members at ease.
• Strong collaboration with veterinarians and staff.
• Clear in-clinic communication with clients and team members.
• Active listening to follow veterinarians' instruction and adapt to needs.
• Organized handling of lab samples, meds, and patient instructions.
• Commitment to achieving high client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in exams and surgeries and other tasks as needed.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor during procedures.
• Collect samples and perform in-hospital lab work; prepare for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs per safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams as required.
• Administer meds, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments per vet guidance.
• Restock and clean treatment areas; keep equipment in good order.

Skills

Patience

Collaboration

Communication

Active listening

Organization

Client satisfaction

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized animals, and assisting with treatments and procedures. The role involves radiographs, lab work, client education, and collaboration with the veterinary team.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary experience, comfort with surgery and radiology, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Certification at a higher pay rate may be considered.