Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal HealthEdgartown, MA
Onsite

About The Position

Vineyard Veterinary Clinic, a 3-doctor practice serving Edgartown, MA since 1977, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. The clinic cares for dogs, cats, and exotics, offering a mix of general practice and urgent care during the summer season. Located on Martha's Vineyard, the clinic provides a supportive team environment with shared on-call shifts and daily variety. This role offers opportunities for skill growth and community impact, with access to virtual and hands-on training and continuing development.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-year experience preferred
  • Local to Martha's Vineyard with year round housing - required
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Must be able to properly restrain pets
  • Employment is contingent upon verification of authorization to work in the U.S. in accordance with federal law (Form I-9)

Nice To Haves

  • Proficient in sample collection
  • Obtaining medical histories
  • Processing laboratory tests and radiographs
  • Anesthesia monitoring are a bonus
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Responsibilities

  • Pet restraint
  • Triage incoming patients
  • Collection and analysis of lab samples
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
  • Administration of medications
  • Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
  • Surgical preparation and assistance
  • Anesthetic management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Personal Pet Discounts
  • Holiday Pay
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Bonuses
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