Veterinary Assistant: Expert Care, Imaging & Client Support

Quality Veterinary Care; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

401k & matching program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Quality Veterinary Care in North Reading, MA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support hospital care, triage, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication. You will help with medications, nursing care, and lab sample processing, while maintaining clinical records and contributing to a collaborative team.

The role requires at least 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, reliable weekend availability, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Punctual and reliable in scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some weekend shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Compassionate, calm team player.
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in sample collection, histories, lab tests and radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter eager to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and with low stress.
• Triage incoming patients and collect/analyze lab samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and support medical/hospital care.
• Administer medications and assist in surgery.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.
• Prepare and assist with surgical procedures; manage anesthesia.
• Maintain medical records and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Punctuality

Weekend flexibility

Client communication

Animal restraint techniques

Team player

Multitasking

Medical history & lab processing

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Quality Veterinary Care in North Reading, MA seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support hospital care, triage, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication. You will help with medications, nursing care, and lab sample processing, while maintaining clinical records and contributing to a collaborative team.

The role requires at least 2 years of veterinary assistant experience, reliable weekend availability, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.