Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Full & Part Time

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Pet discounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team on a full-time or part-time basis. You will be part of every patient’s care from entry to discharge, assisting with exams, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting the broader care team.

compensation ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill set. Weekend rotation may be required; we offer a range of benefits through VCA Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to assist with exams, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Capable of maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hospitalized patients; report changes to the team.
• Assist with exams, procedures, and diagnostics.
• Prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites.
• Support patient husbandry: feeding, walking, cleaning, comfort care.
• Assist with lab procedures and basic testing.
• Administer medications and maintain patient records.
• Assist with client communication about intake and discharge.

Skills

Monitor patients

Pharmacy support

Prepare areas

Patient care

Lab procedures

Administer meds

Client communication

Team communication

Multi-species care

Job description

VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team on a full-time or part-time basis. You will be part of every patient’s care from entry to discharge, assisting with exams, preparing patients for procedures, and supporting the broader care team.

compensation ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience and skill set. Weekend rotation may be required; we offer a range of benefits through VCA Total Rewards.