Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Education support

Pet discounts

Flexible scheduling

Career development programs

AAHA-certified hospital access

Job summary

VCA Northborough Animal Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-Certified, fully equipped facility west of Boston. The role supports veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, surgeries, and patient care, while delivering excellent client service.

We offer growth opportunities and a supportive team in a busy hospital environment. We provide competitive compensation, ongoing education, and a commitment to work-life balance for our dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work part-time with reliable schedule.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and procedures.
• Perform basic nursing tasks and patient care.
• Collect samples, run tests, and maintain medical records.
• Provide client education and ensure a positive client experience.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Lab sample collection

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep & assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

VCA Northborough Animal Hospital is seeking a part time Veterinary Assistant to join our fully-equipped, AAHA-Certified veterinary hospital that is located 35 miles west of Boston. We are only 2 hour away from the N.H. Lakes and Mountain Regions and Maine Seacoast.

Our Veterinary Hospital provides top quality medical services, wellness exams, preventative care, vaccines, diagnostic services, ultrasounds, spays, neuters, dental procedures and soft tissue surgeries. Our entire staff will do all we can to help your pet enjoy a happy and healthy life.

We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team!

Visit here to learn more: https://vcahospitals.com/northboro

Schedule

Part time,

Compensation

$18.00 - $22.00 / hr is based on skill set, and experience.

Why Join the VCA Northborough Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!