Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant — Four‑Day Week

Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Wellness and mental health support

Voluntary benefits

Employee pet discounts

Scrub allowance

No weekend shifts

No on-call shifts

Job summary

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts in Newton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on client communication and patient care in a state-of-the-art ophthalmology practice, with a supportive culture and strong emphasis on employee wellness.

The position offers a four-day workweek (Mon-Thu, 7:30am–5:30pm), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a unique specialty environment while avoiding weekend or on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on veterinary assistant or animal handling experience.
• Confidence in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques with dogs and cats.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctors and Technicians to provide a seamless client and patient appointment experience.
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and sample collection.
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratories.
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and treatment areas.

Skills

Fear Free handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts in Newton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on client communication and patient care in a state-of-the-art ophthalmology practice, with a supportive culture and strong emphasis on employee wellness.

The position offers a four-day workweek (Mon-Thu, 7:30am–5:30pm), comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a unique specialty environment while avoiding weekend or on-call shifts.