Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Benefits & Leadership

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

In-house training & development

Tuition support & sponsorships

Competitive wages & referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, disability insurance

Paid parental leave & vacation/sick

Job summary

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital in Newton, MA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours. The role supports DVMs with patient care, exams, phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical prep. Training, career development, and team collaboration are emphasized.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, dependent on skill set and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k), and professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or eligible Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

• Client communication and education
• Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software
• Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking histories, providing treatments and assisting with procedures
• Safe patient restraint and phlebotomy
• Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, post-op care
• Commitment to training and development of new team members

Skills

Client communication

EMR software

Phlebotomy

Surgery assistance

Patient restraint

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital in Newton, MA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours. The role supports DVMs with patient care, exams, phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical prep. Training, career development, and team collaboration are emphasized.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, dependent on skill set and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k), and professional development