Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Riverside Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a Skilled Veterinary Assistant to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our progressive and community-based environment means you'll work in a modern facility with state‑of‑the‑art medical equipment and treatment options. As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

Riverside Veterinary Clinic has been an established veterinary practice in Haverhill, MA for nearly 40 years. We provide comprehensive veterinary care that includes digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, and a full in‑house laboratory. We not only provide preventative medicine but also treat an variety of medical conditions in cats, dogs, and some exotics. Our talented and experienced doctors also perform dental procedures including extractions, as well as soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.

At Riverside Veterinary Clinic, our commitment is to deliver superior veterinary care with a welcoming, cost‑effective, and empathetic environment. We aim to offer every patient the same care and consideration we offer our beloved pets. Our mission is to create a space where pets and their owners feel genuinely cared for and supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Candidate must be calm, compassionate, able to multi‑task, be a team player and have strong communication skills.

Schedule:

Riverside operates Monday‑Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The work schedule will be three 11–12 hour weekday shifts. Two Saturdays in our five‑week rotation are also mandatory.

Please visit our website for more information about our practice at

Salary: $20‑$25 commensurate with skill level

• Provide compassionate care to pet patients and their loved ones
• Keep accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas, including stocking and cleaning
• Be able to properly restrain patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples as well as preparing them for the reference lab
• Diagnostic imaging
• Management and nursing care of both inpatients and outpatients.
• Place IV catheters
• Administer medications
• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• Anesthetic management and monitoring.

• Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with a total company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off
• Mental Health Resources
• Company‑paid bonding leave

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2–3 years of prior experience in a veterinary hospital is preferred

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 an exceptional work experience 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.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

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.

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