Experienced Veterinary Assistant
$37,440–$49,920 year
On-siteNorth Reading, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and manage nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability. Collect and analyze lab samples, perform diagnostic imaging, and assist with surgical preparation and anesthetic management. Administer medications and communicate treatment plans effectively with clients. Withstand unpleasant odors, noises, and exposure to animal waste or contagious diseases. Requires minimum two years of experience and surgery experience; proficiency in sample collection, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus. Full-service small animal hospital located in North Reading, Massachusetts, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k matching, and paid time off.
Required Qualifications
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant
- minimum of 2-years experience
- Surgery experience
- Compassionate
- Calm
- Team Player
- Multi-Tasker
- Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in sample collection
- obtaining medical histories
- processing laboratory tests
- radiographs
- anesthesia monitoring
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.