Veterinary Assistant

Part Time Veterinary Assistant At Vca Wakefield Animal Hospital

At VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, we value teamwork in a fun, supportive, and inclusive culture. There is something special about you, and we are excited to learn more! We are hiring a part time veterinary assistant.

Our AAHA-accredited, 12-doctor general and exotics practice is located in a new facility just 20 minutes north of Boston and 20 minutes south of New Hampshire.

What makes VCA Wakefield different?

• We have a meditation room that doubles as a lactation room for new moms, and we offer free subscriptions to Headspace.
• We offer free EV charging for your electric vehicle.
• When it comes to Fear Free, we put our money where our mouth is. Our modern facility is designed with separate entrances, lobbies, exam rooms, holding areas, and treatment areas for dogs and cats / exotics.
• We have iCalm music piped throughout the lobbies, exam rooms, and holding areas.
• More than half of our 70 associates are Fear Free Certified, and we'll pay for your online Fear Free and veterinary technician training.
• We see 54% dogs, 24% cats, and 22% exotics (including reptiles, birds, small mammals, and aquatics).
• Only about 15% of animal hospitals are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a distinction we've held for more than 40 years.
• We offer opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience, while providing exceptional care to every patient. Our technicians and veterinary assistants assist with :

Why join the VCA family?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a career in veterinary medicine has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and we strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Compensation : $20 - $23 / hour based on skill set, and experience.

Some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team :

Requirements include :

Are you ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you.