Veterinary Assistant (full time)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace subscription

Meditation room

EV charging for staff

Fear Free training support

iCalm music in facilities

Continuing education allowance

Tuition sponsorships

Pet discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan

Job summary

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time, experienced veterinary assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, 11-doctor general and exotics practice just north of Boston. You will support our doctor and technician teams, delivering compassionate care in a high-quality, low-stress environment.

We offer a rich benefits package, strong mentorship, and a culture focused on teamwork, continuing education, and client service.

Qualifications

• Full time, weekend rotation required.
• Experienced veterinary assistant.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Job description

At VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, we value teamwork and fun in a supportive and inclusive culture. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more! We are hiring a full time, experienced veterinary assistant.

Our AAHA-accredited, 11-doctor general and exotics practice is located in a modern facility just 20 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of New Hampshire.

What makes VCA Wakefield different?

• We have a meditation room that doubles as a lactation room for new moms, and we offer free subscriptions to Headspace.
• We offer free EV charging for your electric vehicle
• When it comes to Fear Free™, we put our money where our mouth is. Our facility is designed with separate entrances, lobbies, exam rooms, holding areas, and treatment areas for dogs and cats/exotics.
• We have iCalm music piped throughout the lobbies, exam rooms, and holding areas.
• More than half of our 70 associates are Fear Free™ Certified, and we’ll pay for your online Fear Free and Veterinary Technician training.
• We see 54% dogs, 24% cats, and 22% exotics (including reptiles, birds, small mammals, and aquatics).
• Only about 15% of animal hospitals are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a distinction we’ve held for more than 40 years.
• We offer opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Schedule

Full time, weekend rotation required.

Compensation

$21.00 - $24.00 / hour is based on skill set and experience.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating 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, while providing exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials, and we want you to continue using and growing your knowledge. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Why join the VCA family?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and we 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary technician license reimbursementFree mental health and wellness care (Headspace, Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Generous pet care discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) plan

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!