Veterinary Assistant — Eye Care Team, Four‑Day Week

Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness and mental health support

Voluntary benefits (MetLife)

No weekend shifts, no on-call shifts

Job summary

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts in Newton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports doctors and technicians, ensures smooth client and patient experiences, and contributes to high-quality ophthalmology care.

We offer a four-day workweek, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on wellness, kindness, and professional growth. If you have at least one year of hands-on animal handling experience and a patient, compassionate approach, apply today.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant or in animal handling environments.
• Confidence in Fear Free handling and restraint techniques with dogs and cats.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt with a positive attitude.
• Highly evolved organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, responsibly, and ethically.
• Resourceful with creative problem-solving.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Commitment to welfare of animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctors and Technicians in providing a seamless client and patient appointment experience.
• Handle and restrain patients for consultations and sample collection.
• Handle and submit patient samples to in-house and external laboratories.
• Thorough cleaning, organization, and stocking of exam rooms and treatment areas.

Skills

Fear Free handling

Animal handling

Client communication

Organizational skills

Ethical conduct

Problem-solving

Job description

The Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts in Newton is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports doctors and technicians, ensures smooth client and patient experiences, and contributes to high-quality ophthalmology care.

We offer a four-day workweek, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on wellness, kindness, and professional growth. If you have at least one year of hands-on animal handling experience and a patient, compassionate approach, apply today.