Veterinary Technician Assistant

Crooked Creek Animal Hospital; Edgartown (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA/FSA

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation and sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Competitive compensation

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Crooked Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a caring Veterinary Technician Assistant to support the team and ensure top-quality care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

You will help keep the hospital clean, organized, and stocked, learn clinic flow, and gradually take on more hands‑on responsibilities with patients, under supervision. This role offers full‑ and part‑time schedules and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, and team‑oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining hospital areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
• Restocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies.
• Learning hospital protocols and assisting with patient handling and care.
• Safely restraining animals during exams or procedures (with training).
• Providing support to the veterinary team during appointments and treatments.
• Interacting with clients and pets in a warm, professional manner.

Skills

Vet experience

Compassionate

Team player

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Punctual

Self-starter

Animal handling

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a caring, dependable Veterinary Technician Assistant to support our team and help ensure top-quality care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

About the Role:

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our day‑to‑day operations. You’ll support our veterinarians and technicians by keeping the hospital clean, organized, and fully stocked—while learning the flow of the clinic and gradually taking on more hands‑on responsibilities with patients.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and maintaining all hospital areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment

• Restocking exam rooms, treatment areas, and supplies

• Learning hospital protocols and assisting with patient handling and care

• Safely restraining animals during exams or procedures (with training)

• Providing support to the veterinary team during appointments and treatments

• Interacting with clients and pets in a warm, professional manner

Qualifications:
Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred

• Compassionate, calm, and team‑oriented mindset

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Able to multitask and stay organized in a busy clinic

• Fast learner with attention to detail and a can‑do attitude

• Punctual, dependable, and ready to work

• Comfortable receiving and applying constructive feedback

• A self‑starter with a desire to continually grow and improve

• Experience with animal handling, lab samples, or medical support is a plus, but not required

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Hospital Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pay: $20-$28/hr

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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