Veterinary Assistant

Pepperell Veterinary Hospital; Pepperell (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Mental health resources

Bonding leave

Pet care benefits

Job summary

Pepperell Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patient care, appointment flow, surgery, and day-to-day hospital operations. We are a busy small animal practice with a strong community connection and a collaborative team that values compassionate care, efficient workflow, and hands-on skill development in a supportive setting.

Our hospital features separate cat and dog waiting areas, five exam rooms, in‑house IDEXX lab equipment, a

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior veterinary clinic experience preferred.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Comfort assisting with appointments, patient care, and treatment flow.
• Able to follow direction from doctors and leadership.
• Clear communication and attention to detail.
• Confidence around dogs and cats in a clinical setting.
• Reliability and professionalism with scheduling.
• Interest in supporting surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and technician appointments.
• Desire to build hands-on veterinary skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to work evenings and rotating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with patient handling and restraint.
• Support exam room flow and keep appointments moving efficiently.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient intake, history gathering and client communication.
• Support technician appointments such as nail trims, vaccines and boosters.
• Help with patient care before, during and after procedures.
• Walk, feed, clean and monitor patients as directed.
• Assist with in-house lab work and sample handling.
• Clean, disinfect, restock and organize the hospital.
• Communicate patient updates or concerns to the team.
• Help maintain a smooth workflow for doctors and the technical team.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lb

Evening hours

Multitasking

Education

High-school diploma

Tools

IDEXX equipment

Job description

Pepperell Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patient care, appointment flow, surgery, and day‑to‑day hospital operations.

We are a busy, established small animal practice with a strong connection to our community and a team that cares deeply about doing good work for our patients, clients, and each other. Our hospital includes separate cat and dog waiting areas, five exam rooms, in‑house IDEXX lab equipment, a dedicated dental space, surgery several mornings each week, technician appointments, and visiting specialty support for services such as orthopedics and echocardiology.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital setting
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills
• Comfort assisting with appointments, patient care, and treatment flow
• Ability to follow direction from doctors, technicians, and leadership
• Clear communication skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working around dogs and cats in a clinical setting
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistency with scheduling
• A team‑focused attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Interest in supporting surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and technician appointments
• A desire to use and continue building hands‑on veterinary skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work evenings and rotating Saturdays
• High‑school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assisting doctors and technicians with patient handling and restraint
• Supporting exam room flow and helping keep appointments moving efficiently
• Preparing exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical areas, kennels, supplies, and equipment
• Assisting with patient intake, history gathering, and client communication as appropriate
• Supporting technician appointments such as nail trims, vaccines, boosters, and other routine care
• Helping with patient care before, during, and after procedures
• Walking, feeding, cleaning, and monitoring patients as directed
• Assisting with in‑house lab work and sample handling as appropriate
• Cleaning, disinfecting, restocking, and keeping the hospital organized
• Communicating patient updates or concerns to the appropriate team members
• Helping maintain a smooth, efficient workflow for doctors and the technical team

Schedule

• Four‑day workweek with rotating Saturday mornings
• Saturdays 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Evening availability required; hospital hours include two evenings open until 8:00 PM, one evening open until 7:00 PM, and two weekdays closing at 5:00 PM
• Schedule may vary based on hospital needs and staffing
• $19–$24/hour, based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Mental health resources
• Company‑paid bonding leave or state‑provided bonding leave
• Pet care benefits: discounts on veterinary services and products, savings on reference lab testing, discounts on Purina pet foods, preferred rates with pet insurance partner

Why Join Pepperell Veterinary Hospital?

At Pepperell Veterinary Hospital, you’ll join an experienced, team‑oriented group that values strong technical skills, clear communication, and dependable support across every area of the hospital. Our doctors, technicians, assistants, CSRs, and leadership team work closely together to keep appointments, surgery, diagnostics, and patient care moving smoothly while supporting each other throughout the day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RarebreedVeterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.