Veterinary Assistant Experienced
About The Position
VCA Hyannis Animal Hospital in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Assistant for its general practice team. The role supports patient care from arrival through discharge, including assisting with examinations, preparing patients for procedures, supporting treatments and diagnostics, and helping maintain smooth hospital operations. The assistant works alongside veterinarians and technicians across wellness visits and more involved procedures, with opportunities to build hands-on skills across a variety of cases and species. The position is listed as full-time, with a potential four-day work week and required weekend rotation. Compensation is $22.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience and skill set. The team values positive, motivated people who contribute ideas, adapt to multiple responsibilities, and support their colleagues. VCA describes this opportunity as offering access to local-team culture as well as organizational resources, mentorship, education, credential support, career growth, and hospital transfer opportunities.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant.
- Compassionate, positive, and motivated approach to work.
- Ability to stay calm, adaptable, and efficient across a variety of cases and species.
- Ability to take on multiple responsibilities and show up for the team.
- Weekend rotation is required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in behavior, comfort, and vital signs to the veterinary team.
- Provide hands-on support for pharmacy needs, treatments, procedures, and diagnostics.
- Prepare treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgical suites, maintaining clean, organized, and sterile environments.
- Provide husbandry and comfort care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, walking, cage cleaning, and changing bedding.
- Assist with laboratory procedures and basic diagnostic testing.
- Administer medications and maintain accurate patient records.
- Assist with client communication, education, and coordination around patient intake and discharge.
- Communicate with veterinarians, technicians, and the broader care team to support patient flow.
- Help with examinations and prepare patients for procedures.
- Contribute ideas during team meetings and support colleagues across a variety of cases and species.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid sick days.
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits.
- Paid bereavement days.
- Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program and Lyra.
- Free Headspace subscription.
- Hospital discounts for personal pets, including free vaccines.
- Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to the employee’s home.
- Three pairs of scrubs per year.
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options.
- Multiple flexible health insurance plans.
- 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Career growth and education support, including VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam and employer-paid test preparation.
- Paid yearly NAVTA membership and state credential renewal.
- VCA-sponsored scholarships and discounts to Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Program.
- Free RACE-approved continuing education, training, and job-support webinars through Woof University.
- Free Vetfolio and Plumb’s online formulary subscriptions, plus VETgirl savings.
- Access to the Mars Veterinary Health library.
- Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
