Veterinary Assistant jobs in Massachusetts

Veterinary Dental Services is an independently owned, private, specialty practice located near routes 2 and 495, just 30 miles west of Boston, in the beautiful town of Boxborough, Massachusetts. We provide dentistry and oral surgery to cats and dogs from all over New England. Our new 5,200 sq. ft. facility is fully equipped for dentistry and oral surgery featuring: digital dental radiography, four dental tables, a sterile surgical suite, in-house laboratory, separate canine and feline wards, Cone Beam CT and a conference room.

We are looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to work 38-40 hours per week (Monday through Thursday) in out-patient appointments and some occasional front desk duties. Duties include patient husbandry, venipuncture, taking patient history, creating treatment plans, client educations, patient restraint, answering phones, scheduling appointments, medical record management, and supporting the doctors, technicians, and receptionists in other capacities as needed.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits after a 90-day probationary period and these include: paid time off, uniforms, pet care discounts, paid holidays and health insurance. Additional employee-funded group insurances such as short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision and dental are also available after 90 days. Additional benefits available after one year include a very generous continuing education allowance, Safe harbor 401k with a 3% employer contribution and profit-sharing.

The ideal candidate would be an excellent communicator, outgoing, a team player, friendly, reliable and have a sense of humor. This position requires high attention to detail, basic math skills and the ability to lift 40lbs on your own. Prior experience in veterinary medicine is required.

Salary is competitive and will be based on experience and education. We are looking to fill a full-time position however, we would also consider part-time candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person