Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cat-only veterinary hospital in Arlington, MA, as a Veterinary Assistant. This role emphasizes compassionate care and client education in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule and numerous benefits while working with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Competitive wage

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Free mental health resources

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or Technician in training welcome.
• Skills include compassionate care, client education, and lab processing.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and exceptional patient care.

Skills

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

Job description

Join the VCA City Cats Team!

Do you have a passion for feline medicine? Is work-life balance and a flexible schedule important to you? VCA City Cats is seekinga Veterinary Assistantto join one of the premier Cat Only hospitals in the Boston area full time.We are locatedin historic Arlington, Massachusetts and ourgrowing hospital includes 4 full time General Practice Veterinarians in addition to a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist offering medical and surgical services.

VCA City CatsHospital is a newly renovated facility equipped with feline friendly reception and exam rooms, and state of the art dental and surgical suites.Our newly redesigned boarding area includes comfortable condo-style accommodations with views of downtown Arlington to satisfy even this most discriminating of our feline friends. We are committed to providing the most compassion care in a fear free environment.

Why Join the VCA City Cats Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• 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

The salary range for this position is $21 - $26 / hour

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com