Veterinary Assistant

AAVMP; Stow (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and flexible/sf

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Apple Country Animal Hospital in Stow, MA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a collaborative team in a busy GP environment. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and a strong client experience, with opportunities to support a broad range of services.

The ideal candidate has prior veterinary hospital experience, comfort with dogs and cats, and a team-oriented, proactive approach to daily tasks. Weekend flexibility and ongoing learning are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willing to jump in and support the team.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Veterinary hospital experience

Team player

Client service

Lifting up to 50 lbs

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

Depending on your experience and skill level, responsibilities may include:

• 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.

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a practice where you can use the skills you already have, continue developing your abilities, and become part of a team that values great medicine and great relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We're hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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