Experienced Veterinary Assistant — Surgery & Diagnostics

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Pepperell (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Bonding leave

Job summary

Pepperell Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patient care, appointment flow, surgery, and day-to-day hospital operations. This busy, established small animal practice values hands-on clinic experience and collaborative teamwork in a hospital setting.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow skills in surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and technician appointments while maintaining a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Comfort assisting with appointments, patient care, and treatment flow.
• Ability to follow direction from doctors, technicians, and leadership.
• Clear communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence around dogs and cats in a clinical setting.
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistency with scheduling.
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Interest in supporting surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and technician appointments.
• Desire to use and continue building hands-on veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with patient handling and restraint.
• Support exam room flow and help keep appointments moving efficiently.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with patient intake, history gathering, and client communication as appropriate.
• Support technician appointments such as nail trims, vaccines, boosters, and other routine care.
• Help with patient care before, during, and after procedures.
• Walk, feed, clean, and monitor patients as directed.
• Assist with in-house lab work and sample handling as appropriate.
• Clean, disinfect, restock, and keep the hospital organized.
• Communicate patient updates or concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Help maintain a smooth, efficient workflow for doctors and the technical team.

Skills

Veterinary clinic experience

Animal handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Evening shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pepperell Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patient care, appointment flow, surgery, and day-to-day hospital operations. This busy, established small animal practice values hands-on clinic experience and collaborative teamwork in a hospital setting.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow skills in surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and technician appointments while maintaining a rotating schedule.