Full-Time Veterinary Assistant - 4-Day Week & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our state-of-the-art, full-service hospital. The role offers a 35-40 hour work week with a 4-day schedule and rotating weekends, with shifts ending around 7:30 PM on weekdays and earlier on weekends.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour based on skill and experience. We value growth, education, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care.
• Pharmacy and medication administration.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Dentistry.
• Medical recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver veterinary assistant support to doctors and veterinary team.
• Ensure compassionate and efficient client interactions to enhance the patient experience.
• Assist with pharmacy operations and medication administration.
• Collect and process lab samples for testing.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures as needed.
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with monitoring equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Job description

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our state-of-the-art, full-service hospital. The role offers a 35-40 hour work week with a 4-day schedule and rotating weekends, with shifts ending around 7:30 PM on weekdays and earlier on weekends.

Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour based on skill and experience. We value growth, education, and a positive team culture.