Veterinary Assistant

Berkshire Humane Society; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Humane Society’s Wellness Clinic in Massachusetts is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (full- or part-time) to join a passionate team caring for cats and dogs. You will work with veterinarians and clients during appointments and help ensure smooth daily operations.

The role is ideal for an energetic, team-oriented person with animal experience, able to multitask, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate clearly about pet care in a fast-paced, client-centered clinic.

Qualifications

• Prior animal care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with veterinarians and clients during appointments.
• Communicate with clients about their pets' care.
• Prepare medications and scripts for pets.
• Triaging phone calls and coordinating with the clinic.
• Safely restrain animals for procedures and vaccines.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and clients during appointments.
• Explain pet care and prepare for procedures.
• Prepare medications and vaccines for administration.
• Triage phone calls and coordinate scheduling with clients.
• Support daily clinic operations and client communication.

Job description

Are you great with animals? Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Does helping people and animals fill your cup? We have an opportunity for you!

Berkshire Humane Society’s nonprofit Wellness Clinic is growing our team and maybe you
can help. We have an immediate opening for a full- or part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team, working alongside others who love cats and dogs. We seek an energetic team player to help with tasks such as working with cats and dogs, talking to clients about pet care and working in a fast-paced, creative environment. Prior animal experience preferred. Below are some of the fulfilling tasks and abilities required for the position.

Tasks

• Working alongside our veterinarians and clients during appointments
• Communicating with clients about their pets for appointments
• Preparing medications/scripts for pets
• Triaging phone calls
• Helping administer vaccines and restraining animals for blood draws
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Standing for long periods of time

Other requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to multitask
• Team player eager to learn