Veterinary Assistant - Surgery

BluePearl; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 29,274 - 43,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Annual CE allowance

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is seeking an exceptional Veterinary Assistant for our Surgery team. This role involves assisting with surgical consults, maintaining equipment, and providing quality care pre and post-operation.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $21.25 - $31.40 based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid leave. Join us to work alongside skilled specialists in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in veterinary nursing care.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.
• Understanding of vital parameters and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical consults and patient care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical equipment.
• Setup and monitor intravenous fluid therapy.

Skills

Nursing care

Administering intravenous fluids

Patient monitoring

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is hiring for an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery team!

In this role, you will assist with surgical consults, clean and sterilize surgical equipment, and help with pre and post-operative care of surgical patients.

Schedule

4x10 hour weekday shifts; occasional on-call expectations

Pay

$21.25 - $31.40 / hour. This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

• Mon - Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential

As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Utilize your ability to place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
• Be able to set up intravenous fluids.
• Administer subcutaneous fluids.
• Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors.
• Disconnect and connect patients from intravenous fluids aseptically.
• Monitor patient response to fluid therapy including signs of overload.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading‑edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company‑paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.