Senior Veterinary Assistant — Cat Care & Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAVTA membership

RECOVER training

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick days

Tuition support for Vet Tech education

License reimbursement

Wellness resources

Job summary

VCA City Cats Hospital in Arlington, MA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our feline-exclusive, full-time team.

We are a busy 6-doctor hospital offering wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery assistance, radiology, dentistry, and boarding for cats.

You will work with CVTs, RVTs, or LVTs, providing compassionate patient care, client education, and accurate medical recordkeeping in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or CVT/RVT/LVT credentialed is preferred.
• Able to work full-time with weekend rotation in a feline-only practice.
• Strong client communication and meticulous recordkeeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and monitoring during visits.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgeries, radiology and dentistry procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement and sample collection.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client education.
• Support boarding operations and cat care as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education & communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia assistance

Radiology

Dentistry

Job description

VCA City Cats Hospital in Arlington, MA is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our feline-exclusive, full-time team.

We are a busy 6-doctor hospital offering wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery assistance, radiology, dentistry, and boarding for cats.

You will work with CVTs, RVTs, or LVTs, providing compassionate patient care, client education, and accurate medical recordkeeping in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.