Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Stow (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Country Animal Hospital in Stow, MA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, compassionate team.

We are a full-service small animal hospital offering medical, surgical, dental, preventative, diagnostic, and senior care to pets in our community. Our approach is personal and relationship-driven, focusing on excellent client experience and ongoing learning for our team.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary hospital experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments and treatments.
• Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Assist with blood draws and treatments.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures.
• Support radiology and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and surgical areas.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Review basic care instructions and educate clients.
• Monitor patients and help keep them comfortable throughout their visit.
• Support the team to keep the day moving smoothly.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team player

Client communication

Compassion for pets and families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apple Country Animal Hospital | Stow, MA

Apple Country Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our collaborative, compassionate team in Stow, Massachusetts.

We're a full-service small animal hospital providing medical, surgical, dental, preventative, diagnostic, and senior care to pets in our community. Our approach is personal and relationship-driven - we want to know our patients, understand their families, and provide thoughtful care tailored to each pet.

We're looking for someone who already has experience working in a veterinary hospital and is comfortable jumping into a busy GP environment. Just as important, we want someone who communicates well, supports their teammates, and understands how much a positive client experience matters.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during appointments and treatments
• Safely restraining and handling dogs and cats
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples
• Assisting with blood draws and treatments
• Preparing patients and treatment areas for procedures
• Supporting radiology and diagnostic procedures
• Preparing and maintaining exam rooms and surgical areas
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Reviewing basic care instructions and helping educate clients
• Monitoring patients and helping keep them comfortable throughout their visit
• Supporting the team wherever needed to keep the day moving smoothly

Apple Country offers a broad range of GP services, including wellness and preventative care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, digital radiology, in-house laboratory testing, geriatric care, behavior consultations and pain management.

What We're Looking For

• Previous veterinary hospital experience required
• Comfortable working hands-on with both dogs and cats
• Strong animal restraint and handling skills
• Excellent communication and client-service skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well in a busy environment
• Willing to jump in and support the team
• Interested in continuing to learn and grow clinically
• Compassionate approach to both patients and their people

Why Apple Country?

Apple Country is a smaller hospital with an experienced team of veterinarians, credentialed technicians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals. The practice places a strong emphasis on compassionate care, client education, preventative medicine, and continued learning for its team.

And for anyone looking to move away from the traditional veterinary weekend rotation, Apple Country's current hospital hours are Monday through Friday, with the hospital closed Saturdays and Sundays.

BENEFITS

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a total 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 applicable state provided bonding leave

Perks for Your Pets Too!

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a team player and have compassion for pets and their people
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Technician Assistant is preferred but not required
• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check

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