Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Brookline Animal Hospital is seeking a full time experienced Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our fast paced, general medicine practice that has been an integral part of the Brookline community for over 30 years.

We have become a trusted care provider in MA throughout the years because of our knowledgeable and highly skilled doctors and staff. Our experienced and diverse medical team consists of six veterinarians, twenty technicians and assistants, and eight receptionists. We are committed to providing our patients and clients the best care possible in the industry. At VCA Brookline, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA team, you will help create and maintain a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

Compensation: for this position is $ 21.00 - $24.00 / hour based on experience, and skill set.

Schedule : Full time, weekend rotation required

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!