Veterinary Assistant

Holden Veterinary Clinic; Holden (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming team at Holden Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Assistant. You'll support veterinarians during procedures, manage inventory, and contribute to a culture of empathy. We provide comprehensive training, career development, and exceptional benefits to foster your growth in the veterinary field.

Benefits

Paid time off

Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

Free exams and discounts on services for pets

Generously subsidized care support

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education and development support

Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during procedures.
• Communicating with clients about medical procedures.
• Stocking exam rooms and maintaining a sterile environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Assistant
Holden, MA

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Holden Veterinary Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Holden Veterinary Clinic, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Certified Vet Technicians (CVTs) during procedures.

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm and 8am-8pm with a variety of shifts based on need. Every vet assistant is expected to have shifts in Room TA, Surgery TA, Float TA, and CSR.

Role Responsibilities:

• Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps.
• Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records.
• Precisely dispensing pharmaceuticals as required.
• Placing weekly inventory orders, managing on-hand inventory, receiving shipments, and processing returns/damaged goods.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
• Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. Build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

With many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic deeply rooted in its community and supported by Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer benefits that support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement leave for humans and pets, and time off for pet adoptions.
• Top-quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete them.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support programs, and much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with the starting rate ranging from $21-23/hr. The actual rate offered will consider various factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the diversity of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We aim to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and are empowered.