Vet Assistant

Boston Veterinary Clinic (Seaport); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Veterinary Clinic – Seaport is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, Fear Free team in the Seaport district of Boston. If youre passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a long-term veterinary home, wed love to meet you.

You'll work with a three-doctor team in a modern hospital that values teamwork, ongoing learning, and excellent medicine.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of core vs. lifestyle vaccines.
• Excellent animal restraint skills.
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care.
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine exams, vaccines, and vaccinations.
• Support surgeons and dental procedures as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized hospital and patient comfort.

Skills

Core vaccines knowledge

Animal restraint skills

Patient care passion

Team collaboration

Job description

If you are looking for a practice dedicated to the highest medical standards, your search ends at Boston Veterinary Clinic (Seaport). We are proud to hold the prestigious AAHA accreditation, alongside being a certified Cat Friendly Practice and maintaining Fear Free certification—markers of our commitment to excellence for both our patients and our teammates. This dedication to superior patient care is reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating, demonstrating the trust the community places in us. Located at 505 Congress Street in Boston, Massachusetts, this is where you can join a respected team that supports you in doing your best work every day.Joining BVC Seaport means becoming part of a wider, cohesive network of care, ensuring you always have professional support and standardized protocols across multiple locations. We believe in providing our teammates every opportunity to grow and succeed, utilizing the tools and cutting-edge information provided by organizations like AAHA to constantly elevate our skill sets. Whether you are focused on becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role, we are focused on providing a supportive framework where you can achieve your career goals alongside experienced doctors and credentialed veterinary professionals.The quality of medicine you practice here is comprehensive and challenging. Our services portfolio is built around delivering complete care, encompassing everything from routine wellness exams for Puppies & Kittens to complex Dentistry & Surgery procedures. We also focus heavily on Advanced Services and critical Sick and Urgent Pet Care, ensuring you are exposed to a diverse and medically stimulating caseload that pushes you toward clinical excellence. By maintaining Fear Free protocols and adhering to Cat Friendly standards, you can focus fully on the medical aspects of the visit while knowing your patients are receiving compassionate, low-stress care.When you join us in Boston, Massachusetts, you are working in the renowned Seaport district, an ideal location to build your career. Our operating schedule, which includes full hours Monday through Friday until 7:00 PM and Saturday availability, is designed to meet the demands of our busy urban community. This vibrant setting provides easy access to all the opportunities of a major metropolitan area, making it an excellent place for you to establish roots and succeed professionally.

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant – Full Time

$22–$27/hour

Love veterinary medicine? Looking for a team where you\'ll feel supported, challenged, and valued?

Boston Veterinary Clinic – Seaport is looking for afull-time Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, Fear Free team! If you\'re passionate about patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a long-term veterinary home, we\'d love to meet you.

Schedule

• Full-time (36–40 hours per week)
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Monday–Saturday availability required
• Rotating Saturdays (hospital is open every other Saturday)
• Shifts scheduled between7:30 AM and 7:30 PM

Compensation

$22–$27/hour, based on experience

What We're Looking For

We\'re searching for someone who is a greatculture fit—a team player who enjoys collaborating, brings solutions to challenges, and is excited to grow with our hospital for the long term.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of core vs. lifestyle vaccines
• Excellent animal restraint skills
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset

Why Boston Veterinary Clinic – Seaport?

You'll work alongside athree-doctor team in a modern hospital that values teamwork, continued learning, and exceptional medicine.

Our culture is built around:

• Relationship-based medicine
• Team collaboration
• High-quality client communication
• Continuing education and professional growth

Hospital Highlights

• Modern, well-equipped facility
• Collaborative multi-doctor team
• Fast-paced urban caseload
• Opportunities to assist with surgery, dentistry, and urgent care cases
• Convenient Seaport location near restaurants, waterfront parks, and public transportation
• Career growth within a growing multi-location practice

Services We Provide

• Wellness and preventive care
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Surgery
• Urgent care during business hours
• Fear Free patient handling for dogs and cats

If you\'re looking for a hospital where you\'ll continue to learn, build lasting relationships with your team, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families every day, we\'d love to hear from you!

About Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America\'s Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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