Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness and mental health support

Voluntary benefits (MetLife)

No weekend shifts, no on-call shifts

Job summary

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts in Newton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports doctors and technicians, ensures smooth client and patient experiences, and contributes to high-quality ophthalmology care.

We offer a four-day workweek, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on wellness, kindness, and professional growth. If you have at least one year of hands-on animal handling experience and a patient, compassionate approach, apply today.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant or in animal handling environments.
• Confidence in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques with dogs and cats.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt with a positive attitude.
• Highly evolved organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically.
• Resourceful with creative problem-solving.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Commitment to welfare of animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctors and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience.
• Handle and restrain patients for consultations and sample collection.
• Handle and submit patient samples to in-house and external laboratories.
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of exam rooms and treatment areas.

Skills

Fear Free handling

Animal handling

Client communication

Organizational skills

Ethical conduct

Problem-solving

Job description

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Newton. The practice is the first standalone referral ophthalmology practice of its kind in the area.

We are a state-of-the-art, specialty practice with a dynamic and rewarding culture and a focus on employee wellness. The Veterinary Assistant is vital in all aspects of our work – from client communication to patient care. You will work closely with our dedicated staff to provide best in class medical care to our patients.

We are passionate about animals, their welfare, and about people and their welfare. Our culture is focused on kindness, respect and a healthy work/life balance to maximize your potential and professional growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow and refine your skill sets and bodies of knowledge in a unique, specialty environment. Please read on for what we are looking for, as this not an unlicensed Tech role.

What We Offer:

• $21 - $25/hr.
• Four-day workweek, 7:30am to 5:30pm (Tuesday - Friday)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with a company match
• Wellness and mental health support
• Voluntary benefits through MetLife
• No weekend shifts, no on-call shifts
• An organization that supports you and nurtures your talents and strengths

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Doctors and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience
• Handling and restraint of patients for consultation exams and patient sample collection
• Handling and submission of patient samples to in-house and external laboratory
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of appointment exam rooms and appointment treatment area

What We Require:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant or professional experience in an animal handling environment such as groomers; day cares; etc
• Confidence in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques with dogs and cats
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as colleagues
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• The ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically
• A resourceful nature and creative problem-solving skills
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• A commitment to the welfare of animals

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for VEC, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, genetic information, religion, political affiliation, or any other law-protected consideration that makes you, You.

Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.