Veterinary Assistant Experienced

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet care discounts

In-house training & development

Tuition support & sponsorships

Competitive wages & referral bonuses

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life, disability insurance

Paid parental leave & vacation/sick

Job summary

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital in Newton, MA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant for full-time or part-time hours. The role supports DVMs with patient care, exams, phlebotomy, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical prep. Training, career development, and team collaboration are emphasized.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $24 per hour, dependent on skill set and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid leave, 401(k), and professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed or eligible Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

• Client communication and education
• Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software
• Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking histories, providing treatments and assisting with procedures
• Safe patient restraint and phlebotomy
• Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, post-op care
• Commitment to training and development of new team members

Skills

Client communication

EMR software

Phlebotomy

Surgery assistance

Patient restraint

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital has been fortunate to work with pets and their people in the Newton community for more than 45 years. We are a three doctor, small animal practice that believes in the importance of dedicated client and patient care.

We are hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team for Full time or part time hours. At VCA Rotherwood, we encourage and support employee growth and development, with training and development plans that combine theoretical knowledge and practical skill development.

Compensation : $19 - $24 / hr dependent on skill set, and experience

Schedule : Full time. Varies, includes Saturdays

Total rewards Benefits Package :

• Generous pet care discounts
• In-house training, educational & career development programs
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Competitive wages & referral bonuses
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, mental health resources
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k)with employer matching

Typical expectations, duties, and daily tasks will include:

• Client communication and education
• Efficient and accurate use of electronic medical records and practice management software
• Supporting the DVM team with patient appointments, taking accurate histories, providing treatments, and assisting with procedures
• Safe patient restraint, phlebotomy skills, hands-free radiology
• Surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient post-op care
• Commitment to training and development of new team members

Are you certified or eligible to be? Additional benefits include:

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Yearly CE allowance and access to unlimited online CE
• Leadership opportunities
• VTNE study support

Additionally, for candidates interested in professional growth, there are options for stretch assignments, varied paths to leadership roles, and the ability to gain experience in areas outside the primary hospital services.

Collaboration and team work are not abstract concepts to the dedicated team members at VCA Rotherwood. To us, this is not just a statement, but a lived, daily experience. Come and meet the team to gain insight into how this team works together, and you will see this is more than just words.

Please take a moment to view our brief video on life as a veterinary technician with VCA from a technician’s point of view.

https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development.

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

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!

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.