Veterinary Assistant

careers-vettech; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement plan

Tuition support

529 Savings Plan

Referral bonuses

Six paid holidays

Employee discounts

Pet benefits

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Technician to join our AAHA-accredited, six-doctor practice. We emphasize high-quality care for dogs and cats within a supportive, growth-focused team.

Salary is $17–$18 per hour with a five-day schedule and rotating Saturdays. Benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition and license support, and extensive wellness perks to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of veterinary staff.
• Prior animal handling experience preferred in a veterinary setting.
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shows daily.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed patient histories and maintain medical notes.
• Follow vaccine protocols and support preventative care.
• Run laboratory work and assist with diagnostic testing.
• Assist with taking digital radiographs.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to canine and feline patients.
• Educate clients about patient care and veterinary recommendations.
• Follow aseptic techniques and maintain clinical standards.
• Help keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, assistants, and technicians for quality care.
• Assist with anesthetic monitoring and venipuncture when appropriate.

Skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Animal handling experience

Pet care passion

Job description

Who we are:

Valley Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary TechnicianStatus: Full-timeSalary: $17 - $18/hourSchedule: Five-day workweek with rotating Saturdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, tuition support, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable employee pet benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue learning and growing in your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, flexible scheduling, no holiday shifts, and no on-call availability help support a proper work-life balance.

Valley Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. That’s why we strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, professional growth, and plenty of opportunities to learn.

We’re an AAHA-accredited, six-doctor general practice providing high-quality care to dogs and cats. At Valley Veterinary Hospital, our assistants and technicians are an essential part of everything we do. We’re looking for someone who will thrive in our welcoming environment while helping us deliver outstanding care to pets and the people who love them.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• An AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high standards of veterinary care
• A collaborative six-doctor general practice caring for dogs and cats
• A supportive, fun environment where camaraderie matters
• Mentoring and support to help you grow as a veterinary professional
• Opportunities to learn new skills and continue developing your career
• Flexible scheduling that supports a proper work-life balance
• No holiday shifts and no on-call availability
• A team that recognizes and appreciates the important role assistants and technicians play in daily hospital operations
• Occasional coffee runs and lunches on us
• A break room stocked with snacks
• Birthday celebrations and a team that isn’t shy about showing its appreciation

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Obtain detailed patient histories and maintain thorough medical notes
• Follow established vaccine protocols and support preventative care
• Run laboratory work and assist with diagnostic testing
• Assist with taking digital radiographs
• Provide compassionate nursing care to canine and feline patients
• Educate clients about patient care, preventative medicine, and veterinary recommendations
• Follow aseptic techniques and help maintain appropriate clinical standards
• Assist with housekeeping and help keep treatment and patient care areas clean and organized
• Collaborate with veterinarians, assistants, and technicians to provide efficient, high-quality patient care
• Utilize skills such as anesthetic monitoring and venipuncture when appropriate; experience in these areas is a plus but not required

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Excellent client service and communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively alongside veterinary assistants, technicians, and doctors
• Prior animal handling experience preferred, especially in a veterinary clinic setting
• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• A positive attitude — because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
• Empathy for our clients, your coworkers, and yourself
• A willingness to learn and grow, then grow and learn some more
• The ability to withstand endless barrages of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• A commitment to enjoying yourself — if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Valley Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.