Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Education tuition support

Job summary

VCA Palmer Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Palmer, MA. The role supports compassionate patient care, client education, and assistance in anesthesia, surgery and dentistry.

Credentialed technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technicians in training are encouraged to apply. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large veterinary community.

Qualifications

• Likelihood to work with credentialed technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technicians in training.
• Positive and motivated attitude toward learning and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Communication

Tools

Plumbs

Vetfolio

Job description

VCA Palmer Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Palmer, MA. The role supports compassionate patient care, client education, and assistance in anesthesia, surgery and dentistry.

Credentialed technicians (CVT/RVT/LVT) or technicians in training are encouraged to apply. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a large veterinary community.