Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

VCA Auburn Animal Hospital in Auburn, MA is seeking a full-time Experienced Veterinary Assistant. Join a 3-doctor practice providing primary care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic services.

Compensation is based on skill set and licensure status, with strong benefits and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include compassionate patient care, client education, patient assessment, anesthesia and surgery assistance, radiology, and dentistry.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technician in training.
• Experience with anesthesia, radiology, and dentistry is a plus.
• Strong client communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care across exams, procedures, and treatments.
• Educate clients and communicate clearly about pet health and routine care.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor during anesthesia and surgery.
• Assist with dental, radiology, and other diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credential or in-training

Job description

VCA Auburn Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

We are a 3-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry located in Auburn, MA.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/auburn

VCA Auburn 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, in-house dental 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage

Compensation: $22.50 - $24.50 / hr is based on skill set, experience, and licensure status (CVT, VTS)

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician's point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

What You'll Do

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