Veterinary Assistant - Boston - Somerville
About The Position
Bond Vet is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to partner with veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing compassionate primary and urgent care. The role supports pets and their owners throughout clinic visits, assisting with tasks ranging from documenting appointments to helping with procedures. The position is 40 hours per week, scheduled as four rotating 10-hour shifts. The posting lists pay of $17–$26 per hour, based on experience, and describes flexible scheduling options. The Veterinary Assistant helps deliver a positive experience for clients and supports the medical team with patient care and clinic operations. The role includes scribing during visits, assisting with procedures, handling and restraining pets, documenting symptoms, maintaining clinic spaces, and guiding clients through estimates and treatment plans. Applicants must have at least one year of veterinary assistant or kennel assistant experience and independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role or facilitate F-1 visa STEM OPT.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or kennel assistant.
- Working knowledge of veterinary terminology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to multitask accurately and efficiently.
- High proficiency in typing and using multiple computer systems, including capturing recommendations made during visits.
- Passion for pets.
- Independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer.
Responsibilities
- Scribe for veterinarians during visits.
- Support medical team members with surgeries, x-rays, treatments, and other procedures.
- Compassionately handle and restrain pets for exams.
- Record and report patient symptoms.
- Clean, restock, and maintain clinic common areas and exam rooms.
- Clearly communicate pricing estimates and treatment plans, guiding clients through their visit experience.
- Assist with client interactions, walk-ins, calls, scheduling, and client education as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by team leaders.
Benefits
- Team-based profit-sharing bonus; team members have earned up to an additional $250 per month or more.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, with $0 monthly premiums for qualified individuals.
- Mental health support programs.
- 401(k) with partial employer match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Commuter benefits.
- Pet and chosen family bereavement leave.
- Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT credentials.
- Schedules released at least one month in advance.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- In-clinic pet care discount.
- Employee referral bonus of up to $8,000.
- FIGS scrubs provided and laundered in-clinic.
- Stocked pantries with snacks, drinks, and essentials.
- Free weekend lunch for clinic teams.
- Stocked bathrooms with toiletries and other essentials.
- Bond swag shop credit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
