Veterinary Assistant

AmeriVet

28d•$26 - $28

About The Position

At Home Veterinary seeks an experienced veterinary technician who is energetic, fun, friendly, organized, and attentive to detail, with experience restraining and working with animals for medical procedures. This position is a fast-paced job with tons of direct interaction with pets and owners in their homes. You will work side-by-side with a friendly and experienced veterinarian. We are a busy veterinary practice that specializes in house calls for dogs and cats. We provide high-quality and compassionate care for our patients, and professional, concierge-level service for our clients, all in the client's homes in the greater Boston and MetroWest area. Schedule and Location The schedule is full-time, temporary position (approximately 6 months), with 9–10-hour days though occasionally you will swap and work a different weekday, or a weekend day, to help cover a team member's time off. You will begin and end your day in South Grafton. (Occasionally you’ll be asked to assist other veterinarians on our team based elsewhere in the area, or in our Natick office.) Job Responsibilities and Requirements You will spend your day riding along with the veterinarian and assisting at all appointments. In particular, you'll help hold animals for procedures (including exams, blood draws, urine collection, etc.) and assist the vet with all other aspects of the visit (preparing vaccines, reviewing records, entering notes and charges in the computer, interacting with clients, etc.). Previous veterinary experience is important! The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician. Strong computer skills, as well as fast and accurate typing, are important qualifications. Pay and Benefits pay range: $26-$28 based on experience At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team as a temporary employee: Competitive pay, and performance bonuses. Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals. A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team: Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being. Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being. Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters. A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career – no matter where you start.

Requirements

Previous veterinary experience is important!
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
Strong computer skills, as well as fast and accurate typing, are important qualifications.

Responsibilities

riding along with the veterinarian and assisting at all appointments
help hold animals for procedures (including exams, blood draws, urine collection, etc.)
assist the vet with all other aspects of the visit (preparing vaccines, reviewing records, entering notes and charges in the computer, interacting with clients, etc.)

Benefits

Competitive pay
performance bonuses
Tailored development programs
mentorship
career pathing
401(k) matching
student loan assistance
Health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
mental health resources
Generous paid time off and holidays
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging