Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care

Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University’s Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic in North Grafton, MA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians, students, and staff in delivering high-quality patient care and client service.

You will assist with restraint, treatments, blood draws, injections, and medical record documentation while coordinating patient flow and responding to client questions. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate animal handling, and maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology.
• Ability to restrain small animals safely and compassionately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: assist with restraint, care and treatment; coordinate patient flow.
• Client Support: address clients' questions and inform wait times.
• Maintenance: keep clinic clean and stocked; sterilize instruments as needed.
• Miscellaneous: perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Restraint small animals

Client service

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts University’s Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic in North Grafton, MA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support clinicians, students, and staff in delivering high-quality patient care and client service.

You will assist with restraint, treatments, blood draws, injections, and medical record documentation while coordinating patient flow and responding to client questions. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate animal handling, and maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment.