Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Benefits, 4‑Day Week

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Headspace wellness resources

Job summary

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The role offers 35-40 hours per week on a 4-day schedule, with alternating Saturdays and weekday off when on the weekend. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Join a state-of-the-art, full-service hospital committed to growth, education, and a collaborative team environment. Benefits and a supportive culture are highlighted in the application process.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care and client education
• Assist with pharmacy and medication administration
• Collect and process lab samples
• Perform diagnostic imaging as needed
• Prepare for surgery and assist during procedures
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures
• Support dental procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Pharmacy administration

Medical recordkeeping

Diagnostic imaging

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

VCA Capeway Veterinary Hospital in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The role offers 35-40 hours per week on a 4-day schedule, with alternating Saturdays and weekday off when on the weekend. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Join a state-of-the-art, full-service hospital committed to growth, education, and a collaborative team environment. Benefits and a supportive culture are highlighted in the application process.