Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Edgartown, MA

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is a three-doctor practice in Edgartown, Massachusetts, serving dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The clinic provides general veterinary practice year-round and urgent care during the busy summer season. The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations, including restraint, triage, diagnostic and laboratory procedures, nursing care, medication administration, client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthesia management. The position offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development. Local residence on Martha’s Vineyard with year-round housing is required.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
Must be local to Martha’s Vineyard with year-round housing.
Must be compassionate, calm, a team player, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
Employment requires verification of authorization to work in the U.S. in accordance with federal law (Form I-9).
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
A self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Restrain pets.
Triage incoming patients.
Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
Perform diagnostic imaging.
Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
Administer medications.
Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
Prepare for and assist with surgery.
Manage anesthesia.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Liability insurance.
401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
Life and supplemental insurance.
Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
Paid bereavement program.
Paid parental leave program.
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
Career development opportunities.
Referral bonus program for most positions.
Additional benefits may be available, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.