Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick time

Employer-paid life, long- and short‑/短

Headspace mental health resources

Referral bonuses

Competitive wage

Job summary

VCA Plymouth Animal Hospital in historic Plymouth, MA, is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA accredited, 5-doctor GP team full time. We provide high quality medicine in a fully equipped facility with grooming and boarding attached, and we value your experience in supporting compassionate care for every patient.

We offer career growth, continuing education, and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and generous

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care for small animals.
• Ability to educate clients about treatments and medications.
• Experience with pharmacy and medication administration.
• Capable of collecting lab samples and processing tests.
• Experience with diagnostic imaging and patient positioning.
• Assist in surgeries and manage prep work.
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and recovery.
• Perform routine dental care and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive, low-stress atmosphere for patients and clients.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians in daily medical tasks.
• Maintain accurate medical records and supply inventory.
• Participate in ongoing education and training programs.
• Provide exceptional client service and education.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy medication administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical preparation and assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Join the VCA Plymouth Team!

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22-$26/hr

VCA Plymouth Animal Hospital is seeking a talented Veterinary Assistant to join the medical team full time. Our AAHA accredited, 5 doctor, GP practice in located in historic Plymouth MA. We are committed to practicing high quality medicine in a fully equipment, state of the art facility, with luxury grooming and boarding attached. We truly value each veterinary technician's experience and utilize those skills to provide progressive and compassionate care to our patients.

Why Join the VCA Plymouth Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.