Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Hands-On Care

VCA Animal Hospitals; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick days

Pet discounts

Headspace mental health resources

Job summary

VCA Everett Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time. We are a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice near Boston, dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.

The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive, inclusive environment and a range of employee benefits. As part of our team, you will deliver outstanding client experiences while supporting medical care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training preferred.
• Strong client communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education.
• Assist with pharmacy tasks and medication administration.
• Collect lab samples and process them for testing.
• Support diagnostic imaging and dental procedures as needed.
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep & assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Everett Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time. We are a five-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice near Boston, dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care.

The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive, inclusive environment and a range of employee benefits. As part of our team, you will deliver outstanding client experiences while supporting medical care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.