Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
North Reading Veterinary Clinic is an established, full-service small animal hospital in North Reading, Massachusetts, treating dogs and cats Monday through Saturday. The clinic provides comprehensive medical care, digital radiography, routine and orthopedic surgery, dental care with radiography, mass removals, ultrasounds, and in-house laboratory work and diagnostics. Its goal is to provide high-quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. The Veterinary Assistant supports medical and surgical care by restraining pets, triaging incoming patients, collecting and analyzing laboratory samples, performing diagnostic imaging, and providing nursing care to medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability. The role also includes administering medications, communicating treatment plans to clients, preparing for and assisting with surgery, and managing anesthesia. The position involves possible exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. The clinic offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development opportunities.
Requirements
- Surgery experience is required.
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Compassionate, calm, and a team player.
- Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of Veterinary Assistant experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
Responsibilities
- Restrain pets properly.
- 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 with clients.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Manage anesthesia.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and liability coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
