Veterinary Assistant

riverside veterinary clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled veterinary assistant to our team. At our rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our family‑like environment means you’ll practice high‑quality medicine and compassionate care. 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’s mission is to provide high‑quality veterinary care in a friendly, affordable, and compassionate setting. We strive to give each patient the level of care and concern we would have for our own pets and to treat each client with the courtesy and respect we would expect for ourselves.

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.

• bringing clients/patients to exam rooms and obtaining history
• collecting voided urine/fecal samples
• assisting dvm/lvt with treatments
• executing treatment orders
• keeping cages clean and sanitized
• walking, feeding, and picking up after animals
• cleaning duties as needed (laundry, dishes, mopping, etc.)
• communicating with client via phone and in‑person
• taking/assisting in taking radiographs
• filling prescribed medication
• restraining animals
• have a basic understanding of prescribed medications

• we’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and  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 pet foods
  • pet insurance: discounts available with our preferred vendor

• high school diploma or equivalent
• experience in an animal hospital preferred but not required

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

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.

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