Veterinary Assistant

MetroWest Animal Hospital MetroWest Animal Hospital is looking to add an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our growing and collaborative small animal practice in Massachusetts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior veterinary experience who is eager to continue building their technical skills, increase their confidence and independence, and grow within a supportive team environment. We are looking for someone who is dependable, adaptable, proactive, and genuinely motivated to continue learning within veterinary medicine. Our practice values thoughtful medicine, strong communication, and a calm, team-oriented environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys client interaction, works well independently, and wants to be part of a hospital that is actively continuing to grow technician and assistant utilization. What Makes This Team Different Smaller, quieter hospital environment with close team collaboration Flexible scheduling options with strong work-life balance Supportive onboarding and training process Increasing opportunities for technician and assistant independence Strong emphasis on client communication and education Exposure to surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and technician appointments Opportunity to grow alongside an evolving and expanding practice This Role Could Be a Great Fit For Someone Who: Already has veterinary experience and wants to continue growing Is confident, dependable, and adaptable Enjoys client communication and patient care Appreciates a calmer, collaborative work environment Is interested in surgery, anesthesia, or technical skill development Learns quickly and functions well with increasing independence Wants to contribute positively to a growing hospital team Training and onboarding support will still be provided, including partnered training and structured onboarding during the first several weeks. Responsibilities Include: Assisting veterinarians and technicians with appointments and patient care Supporting surgery and dentistry workflow Patient restraint and nursing care Assisting with radiographs, laboratory work, and treatments Client communication and education Maintaining accurate medical records Supporting an efficient and collaborative hospital workflow Schedule & Workflow Flexible 4-day or 3.5-day scheduling options Every other Saturday rotation Dedicated technician appointment column Collaborative workflow with growing technician utilization Why MetroWest Animal Hospital? MetroWest Animal Hospital is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys a smaller practice setting, values teamwork and communication, and wants the opportunity to continue building both technical skills and professional independence. If you’re looking for a hospital where your experience is valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to meet you. Learn more about the hospital here: http://www.mvavet.com/ Compensation for this role ranges from $20–$24/hour, based on credentialing, technical skill set, and relevant veterinary experience. BENEFITS  We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding: Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage  401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service Generous paid time off  Mental Health Resources  Company-paid bonding leave  Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products  Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing  Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods  Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor  REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent  Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience  Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the day Exceptional time management, communication, and team collaboration skills Familiarity with veterinary software systems & willingness to learn new technology Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.  Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.  Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.  FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:   IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.  Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/  Where uncommon support partners with joy.