Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $17–$21/hr | Full-Time Benefits | Multiple Schedule Options | Woburn, MA

Looking for a Veterinary Assistant opportunity where you can build hands-on emergency veterinary skills in a fast-paced hospital environment?

Join Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA, a Level 1 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, where you’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and credentialed technicians caring for high-acuity patients while growing your skills in emergency medicine.

Whether you’re experienced in veterinary medicine or looking to continue building your clinical skills in a collaborative hospital setting, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Compensation

• $17–$21/hour, based on experience and skills

Schedule
Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required)
• Four 9-hour shifts per week (one weekend shift required)
• Five 8-hour shifts per week (no weekends)

Full-time opportunity with multiple scheduling options available.

Full-Time Benefits
Professional Development & Certification Support

• CSR Certificate Program
• CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses
• RECOVER Training
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement
• License application/renewal reimbursement for CVTs
• VTS financial support and onsite mentorship
• Partnership with veterinary technology programs, including scholarship opportunities

Work-Life Balance & Wellness

• Vacation = 3 weeks per year, increases with tenure at Ethos
• Sick Time = 1 week per year
• Holiday pay = DOUBLE TIME
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary match

Additional Perks

• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discount

Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians throughout the patient visit and treatment process
• Provide safe and compassionate restraint during patient examinations and procedures
• Prepare, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
• Assist with outpatient appointments and inpatient care
• Communicate with clients professionally and compassionately during appointments and treatments
• Support the medical team in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous veterinary assistant or animal handling experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical or emergency veterinary environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Team-focused, collaborative mindset with willingness to learn
• Ability to safely restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know?
Mass Vet is a Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital .

This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating.

Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring:

• Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
• Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
• Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

Location & Surrounding Areas
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is located in Woburn, MA, with access to a strong veterinary talent pool throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore.
Many of our team members commute from:

• Woburn
• Winchester
• Stoneham
• Reading
• Wakefield
• Medford
• Melrose
• Burlington
• Lexington
• Arlington
• Somerville
• Cambridge
• Boston
• Malden
• Billerica
• Wilmington
• Lynnfield
• Salem
• Peabody
• Lowell
• Nashua, NH

Considering Relocating?
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician considering a move to the Greater Boston area, we’d love to connect with you. Mass Vet offers the opportunity to practice advanced medicine with a collaborative specialty team while building your career at one of New England’s leading emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals. Whether you’re local or relocating, this is a place where your skills are recognized, supported, and celebrated .

 

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.