Veterinary Assistant

Careerwebsite; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

FREE CE courses

Pet perks

Job summary

Billerica Veterinary Hospital in Billerica, MA is seeking a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for a part-time role requiring 20–30 hours per week across day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You will support veterinarians, assist with procedures, and help educate clients while maintaining patient flow and medical records in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, not required.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited program preferred, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and monitor patient status.
• Collect samples, place catheters, and maintain medical records.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options.

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

1-2 years of clinical experience

Job description

Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant

Billerica Veterinary Hospital

Billerica, MA

Part-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets' primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet's life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate

Passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A part-time position would require working between 20-30 hours a week, which includes a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Job Duties

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Monitoring and assessing patient’s status
• Collecting blood and other samples for testing
• Placing catheters
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Have a Heart Animal Hospital

At Billerica Veterinary Hospital, we offer care for dogs and cats in the Billerica, Burlington, and Chelmsford areas. We provide wellness and preventative care, and diagnostics services. We are proud to be an AAHA credited practice.

Billerica Veterinary Hospital is proud to bring quality veterinary care to Billerica and surrounding areas.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service - delivering exceptional service
• Empathy - leading with care
• Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy - be a source of light
• Exploration - learn to fuel growth
• Team - connect for success

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $20-28/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.