Veterinary Assistant

Valley Veterinary Hospital•Hadley, MA

10d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. That’s why we strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, professional growth, and plenty of opportunities to learn. We’re an AAHA-accredited, six-doctor general practice providing high-quality care to dogs and cats. At Valley Veterinary Hospital, our assistants and technicians are an essential part of everything we do. We’re looking for someone who will thrive in our welcoming environment while helping us deliver outstanding care to pets and the people who love them.

Requirements

Excellent client service and communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively alongside veterinary assistants, technicians, and doctors
Prior animal handling experience preferred, especially in a veterinary clinic setting
A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
A positive attitude — because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
Empathy for our clients, your coworkers, and yourself
A willingness to learn and grow, then grow and learn some more
The ability to withstand endless barrages of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
A commitment to enjoying yourself — if you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong

Nice To Haves

Experience in anesthetic monitoring and venipuncture

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and maintain thorough medical notes
Follow established vaccine protocols and support preventative care
Run laboratory work and assist with diagnostic testing
Assist with taking digital radiographs
Provide compassionate nursing care to canine and feline patients
Educate clients about patient care, preventative medicine, and veterinary recommendations
Follow aseptic techniques and help maintain appropriate clinical standards
Assist with housekeeping and help keep treatment and patient care areas clean and organized
Collaborate with veterinarians, assistants, and technicians to provide efficient, high-quality patient care
Utilize skills such as anesthetic monitoring and venipuncture when appropriate; experience in these areas is a plus but not required

Benefits

Flexible compensation
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition support
529 Savings Plan
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental insurance options
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Sick Time / Paid Time Off
Employee pet benefits
Quarterly Team Rewards
Professional development opportunities
State license reimbursement
VTNE exam fee reimbursement
Continuing education support
Uniform allowance
Access to Vetcor’s TechLife community
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
Flexible scheduling
No holiday shifts
No on-call availability
Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
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)
Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
Six paid holidays (full-time only)