Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About the role
VCA North Main Street Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Full time experienced Veterinary Assistant to our team. The North Main Street Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Brockton community for the past 45 years. This well established hospital and superlative team is dedicated to the medical care of our clients' furry family members. A full service hospital, VCA North Main Street offers top quality preventative care services as well as elective surgeries for both canines and felines. The ideal candidate will have a passion to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
As a member of the team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary assistant
- Passion to learn and grow
Pay
$26 - $29 / hour based on skill set and experience.
Schedule
Full time, Saturday rotation required.
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)