Veterinary Assistant / Boarding Attendant
About The Position
Weymouth Landing Cat Clinic, a three-doctor feline-only hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant and PM Boarding Attendant. The role combines veterinary support with evening care for boarding patients. The schedule is four afternoons/evenings per week, with occasional weekend boarding shifts. The posted pay is $20–$21 per hour. The assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians with appointments, examinations, treatments, procedures, medication preparation and administration as directed, patient handling, diagnostics, and daily nursing care. The role also includes caring for boarding cats, monitoring their condition, maintaining clean and organized patient-care areas, and supporting general hospital operations. The clinic emphasizes progressive feline medicine, Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling principles, teamwork, client education, cross-training, mentoring, and continued professional development.
Requirements
- Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and oneself.
- A genuine desire to work closely with cats and understand their individual needs.
- Commitment to compassionate, low-stress patient handling.
- Ability to ask for help and offer help to others.
- Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in stressful situations.
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed.
- Reliability, positivity, and a genuine passion for veterinary medicine.
- Desire to continue learning from a feline-focused team.
- Previous veterinary experience is a plus; willingness to learn is important.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary experience.
- Interest in developing veterinary technical skills and cross-training across hospital areas.
Responsibilities
- Run appointments alongside veterinarians and support efficient patient flow.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
- Handle and restrain feline patients compassionately, with an emphasis on reducing stress.
- Provide evening care for boarding patients, including feeding, cleaning, comfort, and observation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for boarding patients.
- Monitor patients and report changes in behavior, health, or condition.
- Perform venipuncture and collect patient samples.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographic images.
- Operate in-house laboratory equipment and assist with diagnostic testing.
- Provide daily nursing and patient care.
- Maintain clean and organized treatment and patient-care areas.
- Keep laundry and other essential hospital tasks moving throughout the day.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and team members.
- Follow task-based worklists to ensure responsibilities and communications are completed.
- Maintain accurate, current client and patient records in the practice management system.
- Protect client confidentiality and follow hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, client care specialists, and other team members to support efficient workflow and high-quality care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $20–$21 per hour.
- 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only).
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance (full-time only).
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated state-program exception.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products.
- Pet food discount program.
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays (full-time only).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Mentoring, cross-training, and hands-on learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
