Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Woburn (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

CE access

Vacation & sick leave

Double holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Pet discount

Financial benefits

Pet insurance discount

Medical insurance

Life & AD&D

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Woburn, MA is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency, Surgical, and Medicine teams at the Level 1 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. This full-time role offers experience alongside veterinarians and credentialed technicians in a high-acuity setting.

The position features a competitive hourly rate of $17–$21 based on experience, multiple scheduling options, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, uniform allowance, CE access, pet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical or emergency veterinary environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Team-focused, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment.
• Laundry, dishes, and restocking supplies.
• Provide safe and compassionate restraint during patient examinations and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians throughout the patient visit and treatment process.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Team-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant | $17–$21/hr
Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Schedule Options Available
Compensation: $17–$21/hour based on experience and skills
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency, Surgical, and Medicine teams. This full-time Veterinary Assistant opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build veterinary skills while working alongside experienced veterinarians and credentialed technicians in a specialty animal hospital.
Join a Level 1 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital where you’ll support high-acuity patient care, grow your clinical skills, and make an impact every shift.

Compensation

• $17–$21/hour, based on experience and skills

Full-Time Benefits

• Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• Four 9-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required)
• Five 8-hour shifts per week (no weekends)

Full-time opportunity with multiple scheduling options available.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
• Laundry, dishes, and restocking supplies
• Provide safe and compassionate restraint during patient examinations and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians throughout the patient visit and treatment process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical or emergency veterinary environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Team-focused, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know?

Mass Vet is a

Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital

This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating.

Our 42,000-square-foot, state‑of‑the‑art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring:

• Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
• Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
• Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

Surrounding Areas

Located in Woburn, MA, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Greater Boston and the surrounding region, including:

• Burlington, MA & Stoneham, MA & Winchester, MA
• Reading, MA & Wakefield, MA & Wilmington, MA
• Lexington, MA & Arlington, MA & Medford, MA
• Melrose, MA & Malden, MA & Billerica, MA
• Bedford, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• North Reading, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Somerville, MA & Cambridge, MA
• Boston, MA & Lowell, MA & Chelmsford, MA

Considering Relocating?

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.