Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom

VTNE Study Group

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Pet Discount

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency services in Natick, MA. The role offers part-time hours with compensation ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, plus a $5.00 overnight differential.

Join a collaborative team in a state-of-the-art facility and help deliver exceptional patient care in emergency and specialty medicine. This position requires prior veterinary assistant experience, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience in a veterinary hospital is required.
• Passion for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary environment.
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including days, overnights, and weekends.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, grow, and support the entire hospital team.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and nursing care.
• Support diagnostic procedures, laboratory testing, imaging, and patient monitoring.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations and medical procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures and diagnostics.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Accurately document treatments and patient information within the hospital information system.
• Deliver compassionate client service and educate pet owners as directed by the veterinary team.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, client care coordinators, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture while helping maintain an efficient workflow.

Skills

Vet Assistant experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $18.00–$20.00/hour Location: Natick, MA Schedule: Part-Time | Schedule TBD Compensation: $18.00–$20.00/hour based on skill leveling assessment + $5.00/hour Overnight Differential

If you're looking for a Veterinary Assistant position where you can grow your skills in emergency and specialty medicine, Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Natick, MA is looking for you. Join our collaborative team and provide exceptional patient care while working alongside experienced emergency and specialty professionals in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital.

Compensation

• $18.00–$20.00/hour based on skill leveling assessment
• $5.00/hour overnight differential

Part-Time Benefits

• Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Discounts
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses

Schedule

• Part-Time – hours to be determined

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and nursing care.
• Support diagnostic procedures, laboratory testing, imaging, and patient monitoring.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations and medical procedures.
• Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures and diagnostics.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Monitor patient comfort and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Accurately document treatments and patient information within the hospital information system.
• Deliver compassionate client service and educate pet owners as directed by the veterinary team.
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, client care coordinators, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture while helping maintain an efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital required.
• Passion for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary environment.
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including days, overnights, and weekends.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, grow, and support the entire hospital team.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Why Boston West? This Is Where Technicians Thrive

You’re not here to just get through your shift—you’re here to grow, contribute, and be part of something exceptional.

At Boston West, we bring together Expert Care and Local Heart—meaning you’ll practice high-level medicine while building real connections with patients, clients, and your team.

• Medicine that challenges you – Work alongside a highly skilled team in a 10,000 sq. ft. specialty facility with CT, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics, where your knowledge and critical thinking truly matter
• Care that goes beyond medicine – Support and guide clients through emotional moments, building trust and making a lasting impact when they need it most
• True collaboration – ER + Specialty working together, partnering across departments and with referring veterinarians to deliver seamless, thoughtful care
• Real career growth – Whether you’re pursuing VTS or expanding your skills, we invest in your future and give you the opportunity to level up
• You’re heard here – Your input matters in patient care, case management, and team decisions—you’re a valued voice, not just a role
• A team you actually want to work with – Supportive, positive, and genuinely collaborative, with people who show up for each other every day

This is a place where your clinical skills save lives—and your compassion is what clients remember. This is more than a hospital—it’s a team that shows up for each other, for our patients, and for our community every single day.

Surrounding Areas

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is located in Natick, Massachusetts, with access to many surrounding communities where experienced Veterinary Technicians often commute from, including:

• Framingham, MA & Wellesley, MA
• Newton, MA & Needham, MA
• Westborough, MA & Marlborough, MA
• Hopkinton, MA & Sudbury, MA
• Wayland, MA & Ashland, MA
• Medfield, MA & Dedham, MA
• Worcester, MA

Many team members commute from across MetroWest Boston and Worcester County, making Natick an accessible location for technicians throughout the region.

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.