Veterinary Assistant

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Continuing education credits
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Wareham Animal Hospital is a growing Urgent Care and Specialty hospital located in Wareham, Massachusetts. We are looking for highly driven veterinary professionals with a strong work ethic. If you’re someone who wants to use your skill set and knowledge to improve patient care and efficiency, you are welcome to the team. The Veterinary Assistant team will promote excellent patient care and intercommunication with staff and pet owners.

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the veterinary industry or a graduate from a veterinary assistant program
• Self-motivated and goal‑oriented professional with the ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including electronic medical record keeping
• Ability to move 50 lbs

• Assist veterinarians with appointments from intake to discharge
• Obtain vital parameters from patients and proper medical history from clients
• Medical Record documentation
• Phlebotomy and Intravenous catheter placement
• Preparation and collection of diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and stool
• Microscopic evaluation for in-house cytology
• Obtain Radiographs
• Client education and discharge
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and clients
• Provide patients with nursing and husbandry care

• Work happiness balanced with your personal life
• The opportunity to learn, develop, and take charge of your own career
• To be respected and valued
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Full-time, Part-time

$16.00 - $27.00 per hour

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Rotating weekends