Senior Veterinary Assistant - Dentistry
About The Position
Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry is a veterinary dental clinic in Chelsea focused on making comprehensive dentistry more accessible, transparent, and less stressful for pets and their people. The Senior Veterinary Assistant works alongside doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians to support dental procedures and day-to-day patient care. The role includes supporting the smooth operation of cases, providing patient care, and serving as a resource for other Veterinary Assistants. The clinic describes itself as a state-of-the-art hospital that values learning, teamwork, curiosity, and high-quality veterinary dental care.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, including hands-on experience supporting veterinary dental procedures.
- Familiarity with dental instruments, instrument sterilization, and safe patient handling.
- Experience with practice management software; ezyVet is the clinic's in-house platform.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and team members.
- Ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
- Sound judgment and the ability to work ethically, independently, and responsibly within the Veterinary Assistant role.
- Openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.
- Dedication to excellent service for clients and patients, respect for coworkers, and willingness to help other assistants learn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dental treatment areas, organize procedure supplies, and anticipate the needs of doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.
- Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments; assemble procedure packs and follow established infection-control protocols.
- Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint, and help keep patients comfortable before and after procedures.
- Support patient handoffs and promptly communicate observations or concerns to the doctor or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Assist with dental table turnover and keep treatment areas, kennels, and the hospital clean, organized, and sanitary.
- Restock supplies and maintain inventory in treatment and dental areas.
- Help with patient intake and recordkeeping, and relay veterinarian-provided home-care instructions to clients.
- Help train other Veterinary Assistants on patient handling, instrument care, and clinic workflows.
Benefits
- Consistent 4-day workweek with no weekends.
- No on-call shifts and no major holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- FSA/HSA.
- Paid time off, up to 120 hours per year.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Scrub allowance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Elective benefits through MetLife.
- Employee pet discounts.
- Discounted pet insurance.
- Unlimited continuing education reimbursement for conferences, wet labs, and skill-building courses.
- Up to $750 per year for related continuing-education travel expenses.
- Fully sponsored Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Degree Program for full-time Veterinary Assistants in good standing, including tuition for up to four semesters.
- VTNE exam and licensure fees covered after graduation from the Penn Foster program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
