Veterinary Assistant - Boston - Somerville

Bond Vet • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Bond Vet is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to partner with veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing primary and urgent care to pets and their people. The role supports the medical team and client experience, from scribing during visits and assisting with procedures to helping clients understand estimates and treatment plans. The successful candidate is efficient, detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about quality pet care.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a rotating schedule of four 10-hour shifts. Schedules are released at least one month in advance, and flexible scheduling options are available. The position pays $17–$26 per hour, based on experience, and includes team-based profit sharing when the clinic exceeds its daily revenue goal.

Bond Vet describes its clinics as modern, technology-enabled, welcoming environments designed for pets and people. The company offers professional growth opportunities, work-life flexibility, and a collaborative, supportive team culture. Applicants must have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for any employer. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role or facilitate F-1 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 United States 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 examinations.
• Record and report patient symptoms.
• Clean, restock, and maintain clinic common areas and examination rooms.
• Clearly communicate pricing estimates and treatment plans, guiding clients through their visits.
• 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 when the clinic exceeds its daily revenue goal; 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 bereavement leave.
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT/CVT/RVT qualifications.
• Flexible scheduling options and schedules released at least one month in advance.
• 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 team lunch.
• Bond swag shop credit.
• Supportive, welcoming culture and hands-on leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed