Veterinary Technician Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee pet discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Penn Foster Program Discounts

VetGirl Subscription Discount

Job summary

VCA South Shore (Weymouth) is hiring pet lovers to join our 24-hour general practice, emergency, and boarding facility. We seek responsible caretakers to support our veterinarians and technicians with restraint, handling, and everyday care of small animals.

Positions include full-time, part-time, and evening shifts. Pay starts at $18.00–$19.50 per hour, with additional shift differentials. Benefits include 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience handling small animals preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to veterinarians and technicians.
• Assist with restraint, handling and pet interaction.
• Handle multi-tasking and attention to detail in daily duties.

Skills

Restraint and handling

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Pet interaction

Job description

Do you have experience handling small animals? Are you interested in gaining experience in the veterinary industry? Come check out VCA South Shore (Weymouth)!

We are a 24 hour general practice, emergency, specialty vet practice that also provides boarding and we are looking for pet lovers to join our team. We are looking for responsible caretakers with diverse responsibilities.

The technician assistants provide direct support to our veterinary technicians and our doctors. Restraint and handling, multi-tasking, attention to detail and other pet interaction will be part of a normal day. We love to hands on train the future of veterinary medicine and would love for you to join our team!

Previous professional dog experience is preferred. Must be 18 & older to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Evening shifts

Pay: From $18.00-19.50 per hour (pay dependent on experience)

Generous shift differentials also apply for specific shifts.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee pet discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Penn Foster Program Discounts
• VetGirl Subscription Discount

Schedule:

• 6, 8 or 10 hour shifts available
• Some holidays
• Some weekend hours required
• Night shifts available

What Makes Us Different

We’re more than just a veterinary hospital — we’re a community that truly cares. We’re passionate about supporting the well‑being of both pets and the people who love them.

We’re also committed to environmental sustainability. Our dedicated Green Team leads initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint and promote eco‑conscious practices throughout the hospital.

And because we believe a positive, connected workplace helps us provide the best care, we have a Fun Committee that organizes team‑building events, celebrations, and activities to keep our culture vibrant and supportive.

We’re always looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives to help us grow — whether it's improving life for our team, our clients, or the planet. Everyone's voice matters here.

Come meet us and experience the joy of not only working with the pets in our care, but also gaining experience at a state of the art veterinary practice!

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!

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