Veterinary Assistant / Boarding Attendant
Vetcor · Weymouth, MA · Yesterday
Healthcare$20–$21/hrFull-time
Who We Are Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant & PM Boarding Attendant! Position Details Role: Veterinary Assistant & PM Boarding Attendant Status: Full-Time Salary: $20–$21 per hour Schedule: 4 days per week afternoons/evenings with occasional weekend boarding shifts Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses. Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts. Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance. Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program. Toe Beans, Teamwork, and the Strategic Use of Churu Are toe beans your weakness? Do you believe a dedicated Churu budget is essential to excellent feline medicine? Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic may be exactly where you belong. We’re looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant & PM Boarding Attendant to join our fantastic team. If you’re passionate about animal welfare, client education, and giving every kitty the extra-special attention they deserve, we’d love to meet you. Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic is a three-doctor, feline-only hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, where progressive medicine meets a genuine love of cats. Our team is cross-trained in everything from boarding and surgery to our radioactive iodine program and plenty in between. We’re proud of the medicine we practice—and equally proud of the people who make it happen. Why Our Veterinary Assistants / Boarding Attendants Love It Here A feline-only environment where cats are always the main eventProgressive medicine with Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling principlesA close-knit team of genuine, hardworking cat loversCross-training throughout multiple areas of the hospitalOpportunities to build and use your technical skills every dayHands-on experience with appointments, patient care, diagnostics, boarding, and moreMentoring and support as you grow and advance your careerA positive culture that encourages empathy for patients, clients, coworkers, and ourselvesOpportunities to make a difference for pets and their people in your communityRegular opportunities to deploy Churu as an essential kitten-distraction strategy What You’ll Do Run appointments alongside our veterinarians and support efficient patient flowAssist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and proceduresPrepare and administer medications as directed by the veterinary teamHandle and restrain feline patients confidently and compassionately with an emphasis on reducing stressProvide diligent evening care for boarding patients, including feeding, cleaning, comfort, and observationMaintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for boarding patientsMonitor patients closely and report changes in behavior, health, or conditionPerform venipuncture and collect patient samplesObtain high-quality diagnostic radiographic imagesOperate in-house laboratory equipment and assist with diagnostic testingProvide attentive daily nursing and patient careMaintain clean and organized treatment and patient-care areasKeep laundry and other essential hospital tasks moving throughout the dayCommunicate clearly and compassionately with clients and fellow team membersFollow task-based worklists to ensure responsibilities and communications are completedMaintain accurate and up-to-date client and patient records in the practice management systemProtect client confidentiality and follow hospital policies and proceduresCollaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client care specialists, and other team members to maintain an efficient workflow and high standard of care What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who understands that great feline care requires technical skill, patience, empathy, and occasionally a strategically positioned tube of Churu. You’ll Bring Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and yourselfPrevious veterinary experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is even more importantA genuine desire to work closely with cats and understand their individual needsCommitment to compassionate, low-stress patient handlingAbility to ask for help when you need it and offer help when others doStrong multitasking and time-management abilitiesHigh attention to detail and excellent organizational skillsAbility to remain calm and compassionate during stressful situationsA collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to jump in where neededReliability, positivity, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicineA desire to continue learning from a feline-focused team with plenty of knowledge to shareA firm commitment to letting every pet parent know exactly why their cat is clearly the best cat that has ever existed The Extras You’ll Actually Feel At Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic, you’ll have opportunities to cross-train, strengthen your veterinary skills, and learn from a team that knows cats inside and out. Whether you’re assisting with appointments, sharpening your diagnostic skills, caring for boarding patients, or learning another area of the hospital, there’s always something new to discover. Our Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling principles help us create a better experience for patients and the people caring for them. We also believe empathy extends beyond our feline patients. Helping pet parents feel safe, informed, and heard—and supporting the coworkers beside you—is an important part of what we do. You’ll find mentoring, hands-on learning, opportunities to support your community, a culture that celebrates what makes you uniquely you, and, naturally, frequent Churu deployment in the name of happier kittens and smoother patient care. Benefits You Can’t Beat Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements. Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.Sick Time / Paid Time OffFree or discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramState veterinary technician license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementProfessional development opportunitiesContinuing education allowanceUniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount program Join Our Team! At Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic, we’re proud to bethat practice—the one where hardworking veterinary professionals can practice excellent feline medicine, continue developing their skills, support one another, and genuinely be themselves. We know great patient care starts with a great team, and we’re committed to taking care of both. Think you’re the Veterinary Assistant & PM Boarding Attendant we’ve been dreaming of? Awesome. Bring your compassion, attention to detail, love of cats, and appreciation for the strategic use of Churu. Apply today and come see the difference we can make together in the lives of our people and our patients! Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.